UAS Operating and Training Specialist in Summit Point, West Virginia at EMD LLC

· 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 Required Skills You'll Bring:

· 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.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

· 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.