Department: Operations

Reports To: Director of Operations                                                           

Supervises: No

Employment Type: Full-Time                                                                     

Classification: Salary

Location: Within an hour of PHX (Arizona)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

This multi-faceted teaching position delivers USI training programs nationwide through in-person and virtual flight training on various uncrewed aircraft.  Additionally, this position manages day-to-day flight activities at one of USI’s training sites.   

JOB DUTIES:

• Conduct flight instruction, both in person and via simulator, on VTOL and fixed-wing uncrewed aircraft. 
• Manage the student learning and certification testing process.
• Support the Director of Training with scheduling and logistics for USI training.
• Support the Director of Training and Project Managers with ongoing contracts.
• Serve as onsite USI representative at training sites.
• Interact with customer personnel to achieve learning objectives and contract requirements.   
• Support coursework/curriculum development.
• Provide support to product development, sales, and business development teams.
• Assist with managing client relationship expectations and enhance opportunities for the growth of existing business.
• Support the development of and tracking of training framework updates.
• Assist with the security, tracking, and maintenance of USI equipment with USI compliance software.
• Remain current on the UAS regulatory environment and development of the uncrewed aircraft industry.
• Remain current on USI products and services.
• When appropriate, serve as flight operations Site Safety Manager, assuring people in and around UAS operations are adequately outfitted with Personal
• Protective Equipment and that operations are conducted safely. 
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in any field.

• An FAA Remote Pilot Certificate with a Small UAS rating is required.

• FAA Private Pilot Certificate is required; instrument rating is preferred.

• Successful completion of USI training and certification programs (within 90 days of hire).

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

• Excellent organizational skills

• Desire for excellence in all aspects of work

• Ability to manage multiple projects/time to accomplish the required tasks

• Self-motivated, ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Ability to anticipate requirements and act proactively to support project requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The employee's primary work site will be in Arizona.

• Travel to customer locations to provide training may be required (all travel costs reimbursed).

• The position requires work in office/classroom environments and outdoors for flight training in different weather conditions.

• Must be able to hear well and speak clearly.

USI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.