Field Instructor
About The Position
The Field Instructor leads a Mobile Training Team (MTT) and delivers mission-critical training to warfighters in the U.S. and abroad. Reporting to the Training Lead, this role serves as the primary point of contact for training deployments and is responsible for classroom delivery, deployment logistics, customer coordination, and maintaining high standards of professionalism, safety, and instructional clarity. The instructor provides classroom, hands-on, and live-flight instruction to build students’ technical knowledge, practical skills, and operational proficiency. The role evaluates student performance against standardized criteria, engages with military leaders and operational teams, and supports unit-level training. It also contributes to curriculum development, training equipment management, and refinement of instructional methods using field feedback and operational lessons learned. This is a remote role requiring 50% travel.
Requirements
- Possess a valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or obtain certification within 45 days of hire.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and classroom leadership skills.
- Familiarity with FPV systems and UAS operations, including basic air and ground components.
- Ability to confidently lead groups in classroom and field environments and adapt as conditions change.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills, including grading, reporting, and inventory tracking.
- Composure and professionalism in fast-paced or austere conditions.
- Initiative and commitment to continuous professional development, particularly technical and tactical proficiency.
- Mission-first mindset, willingness to travel, and strong ownership of training outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- Prior military experience or experience working with the military.
- Experience teaching, coaching, or mentoring adults in technical or tactical environments.
- Experience using flight simulators as part of training programs.
- Working knowledge and experience with ATAK.
Responsibilities
- Lead assigned field training operations as the instructor and customer-facing point of contact.
- Deliver standardized classroom instruction while supporting student engagement and comprehension across varying skill levels.
- Coach students in hands-on troubleshooting and system operation, adapting instruction to their skill levels, mission needs, and field conditions.
- Manage pre- and post-course logistics, including scheduling, site setup, gear preparation, and customer coordination.
- Maintain training records, rosters, sign-in sheets, and pass/fail assessments using defined grading criteria.
- Submit after-action reports, performance summaries, and feedback to the Training Lead.
- Identify trends and challenges in student performance and provide structured feedback to improve curriculum.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Mission Success, to align training with operational realities and system capabilities.
- Provide end-user feedback to internal departments to inform product development and continuous improvement.
- Maintain professionalism and instructional quality in classroom and range environments.
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of the total compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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