Instructor, Unmanned Systems

ABSI Aerospace & Defense•Sneads Ferry, NC

About The Position

ABSI Aerospace & Defense is an innovative small business headquartered in the St Mary’s County Innovation District located in Southern Maryland, a short distance from Naval Air Systems Command. At its core, ABSI is a technical solutions company committed to rapidly delivering emerging technologies that create asymmetric advantages for our customers. This is only made possible by employing and retaining world-class subject matter experts and personnel equally committed to our mission. To support our workforce, ABSI offers highly competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, excellent benefits, instant 401K vesting and a full cafeteria plan that employees can tailor to their individual needs. Instructors will provide training and course instruction to operators, analysts, military units, and other organizations that reflect current and relevant operations and tactics for various unmanned platforms and associated systems as assigned. Instructors will collaborate with the Training and Project Teams to ensure training is developed, planned, tracked, completed, reported, and provide any support necessary to ensure productivity, including designing specific training materials and curriculum, conducting needs assessments, and development new and/or updating existing materials/content to meet training requirements.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED with at least 2 years of experience piloting applicable remote-controlled aircraft.
Demonstrated experience in delivering instruction both individually and in groups
Must possess relevant professional certifications as appropriate for training topic.
Broad knowledge of the applicable unmanned systems and platforms
Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License
Ability to pass FAA Class 2 medical screening
Ability to gain and maintain Range Safety Officer certification in support of training events
Ability to gain and maintain Laser Safety Officer certification in order to conduct laser ranges
Ability to gain and maintain FAA Part 107 certification
Ability to gain and maintain 4x4 drivers certification for government vehicles
Capability of lifting and carrying 40 lbs unassisted for short distances, standing and walking without rest for at least 1 hour, as well as performing required functions outdoors in variable conditions

Nice To Haves

Experience operating unmanned applicable systems and platforms
Graduate of a formal instructor course
Expert knowledge of the applicable unmanned systems and platforms
Experience building, modifying, and/or maintaining applicable unmanned systems and platforms
Previous deployed military experience in support of UAS operations
Experience conducting Test and Evaluation of DoD systems helpful
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based collaborative resources such as SharePoint and Microsoft Teams preferred

Responsibilities

Leading, conducting, and/or participating in classroom, field, and computer based/aided training
Establishing and reviewing course content, updating course documentation to ensure training covers concepts of operations, operational requirements, and an understanding of performance specifications and sustainment techniques
Maintaining records of training activities, participant progress, and flight information
Maintaining operational condition of training equipment, performing Operator Level maintenance to maintain operational readiness
Interfacing with industry partners as required to ensure consistent inventory and readiness levels
Ensuring strict adherence to all applicable policy and directives
Accurately assessing student performance and providing required feedback
Assisting in the preparation of instructor materials such as course manuals, workbooks, handouts, completion certificates, and course evaluations forms
Staying current with new training, educational, and multimedia technologies
Maintaining current knowledge (currency) of all equipment and software utilized by our customers to provide training
Providing SME level operator and technical support
Participating in special projects within the scope of the Performance Work Statement (PWS), as required
Providing leadership and evaluation for other instructors, as assigned
Performing other duties as assigned