VANILLA UAS TRAINING AND CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

Platform Aerospace • Blackstone, VA

4d • $20 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vanilla UAS Training and Content Development Intern supports content development, Learning Management System (LMS) administration, and administrative activities within Training Operations. The intern helps create and update training materials, maintain LMS content and records, and coordinate training activities. The role includes working with subject matter experts in Flight Operations, Maintenance, and Standardization, and submitting work for review before publication or use. The position is part-time and hybrid in Blackstone, Virginia, with intermittent on-site work during the school year, on-site work during the summer, and in-person instructor training. It offers supervised training support to develop knowledge and skills for a potential future instructor role.

Requirements

• High school diploma and currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Aviation.
• Interest in aviation, UAS operations, training, or instructional content development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Basic writing and editing skills demonstrated through coursework, projects, volunteer activities, or work experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to learn content development and LMS tools.
• Ability to organize assigned tasks, meet agreed-upon deadlines, and communicate progress or support needs.
• Organizational skills and willingness to assist with routine administrative tasks and recordkeeping.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and standardization.
• Availability for intermittent on-site work during the school year, on-site work during the summer, and in-person instructor training.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or current studies in Aviation, UAS, Education, Instructional Design, Communications, Engineering, or a related field.
• Exposure to aviation or UAS through coursework, student organizations, projects, or other hands-on learning.
• Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day Training Operations, including administrative support and coordination of assigned tasks.
• Assist with drafting, editing, and updating training and standardization materials under the guidance of the Content Team Lead, Standardization Team Lead, and Training Team.
• Support LMS administration by uploading and organizing approved content, updating course information, and assisting with learner records as directed.
• Complete assigned content and LMS tasks, track progress, and communicate questions, status updates, and deadlines to the Content Team Lead.
• Help prepare written, visual, and multimedia training materials using established templates, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and team guidance.
• Work with subject matter experts in Flight Operations, Maintenance, and Standardization to incorporate reviewed technical information and feedback into training materials.
• Assist with training schedules, preparation of course materials, attendance tracking, and other instructor and administrative support needs.
• Help organize training files and records and maintain version control using established documentation practices.
• Follow internal content standards, security requirements, and operational guidance, and submit work for review before publication or use.
• Participate in in-person instructor training and supervised training support activities to develop the knowledge and skills needed for a potential future instructor role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern