UAS Operating and Training Specialist

EMD LLC • Summit Point, WV

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves conducting safe and effective Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) flight operations for operational, training, and test activities. The specialist will provide hands-on training to UAS operators on multiple platforms, conduct instructor development, and contribute to the creation and maintenance of training materials and procedures. Responsibilities include evaluating operator proficiency, supporting certification programs, executing mission planning and flight activities, and troubleshooting UAS equipment. The role also entails supporting test and evaluation of new technologies, coordinating with stakeholders, preparing reports for leadership, and operating effectively in a fast-paced environment. Domestic and international travel, including to austere and high-threat environments, is required up to 30% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or aeronautical with 3+ years of relevant experience OR 5+ years of operational UAS and training experience
• Experience operating in tactical, public safety, law enforcement, military, or national security environments.
• FAA Part 107 certification.
• Demonstrated experience operating rotary and fixed-wing Group 1-3 UAS platforms.
• Experience supporting or conducting UAS training events and operator instruction.
• Experience supporting instructional programs, flight training, or operator qualification programs.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including austere and high-threat environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic operational environments.
• Experience briefing operational status, findings, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting overseas contingency or high-threat operations.
• Familiarity with RF communications, video transmission systems, and networking concepts.
• Experience with mission planning software.
• Experience troubleshooting UAS hardware and software systems.
• Experience supporting the development of standard operating procedures, tactics, techniques, and procedures, or training material.
• Formal UAS instructor qualification/certification from a recognized military, government, OEM, public safety, or industry training program.
• Active SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safe and effective Group 1-3 UAS flight operations in support of operational, training, and test activities.
• Support and conduct hands-on training for new and existing UAS operators on multiple UAS platforms.
• Conduct in-house instructor development and refresher training.
• Support the development, maintenance, and improvement of UAS training materials, flight procedures, qualification standards, compliance requirements, and instructional guides.
• Evaluate operator proficiency and provide mentorship, coaching, and remediation as required.
• Support the development and execution of internal and external operator certification and qualification programs.
• Execute mission planning, pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight activities for operational and training missions.
• Support domestic and international deployment operations, including travel to austere and high-threat environments up to 30% of the time.
• Conduct operational checks, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities for UAS equipment and payloads.
• Support test and evaluation activities involving emerging UAS and C-UAS technologies.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, vendors, and operational personnel during mission execution and training events.
• Prepare mission summaries, situational reports, executive summaries, and briefing materials for leadership.
• Operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while maintaining safety, professionalism, and mission effectiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level