• Cultivate a professional, cohesive team environment leading to efficient and effective Training.
• Execute concurrent simultaneous phases of Training in support of multiple programs with a group of up to 12 instructors.
• Evaluate and improve our training materials/courseware for new technology or configurations.
• Implement and maintain data management software on equipment for both training/demo assets.
• Work with Standards on inclusion of material to the instructional team to ensure we are up-to-date on training requirements for all customers.
• Assist the Field Operations team with the hiring of Field Service Representatives (FSRs) for each class.
• Submit and Maintain COA applications for various flying sites across the US.
• Refine and develop course materials and syllabus content based on engineering cycles of changes and improvements.
• Develop and evaluate Training budgets.
• Ensure Instructors are teaching standardized procedures.
• Conduct after action reports on Training for continued improvement.

• Ensures Training area (air and ground space) is sufficient to accommodate MUAS Operator Training Course.
• Works closely with product line management to review flight test and customer feedback for the express purpose of identifying preventative and corrective actions that will lead to a better-trained Operator/Mechanic.
• Exercises supervision in terms of costs, methods, and staffing; mentors and provides guidance to staff.

• Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent years of experience in Training.
• 5+ years of technical adult learning and education program experience.
• 5+ years of personnel management experience.

• Past experience in manned and/or unmanned aviation in either fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft as an Operator, Pilot, Flight Engineer or Mechanic.
• Broad knowledge of learning techniques.
• Proven experience of delivering high-quality learning experiences.
• Proven ability to effectively manage, lead and motivate a team.
• Project management and customer service skills to manage multiple priorities in a complex challenging environment.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced computer skills and proficiency with office software, productivity tools and relevant flight software.
• Because of various out-of-area Training/maintenance requirements, must be available on both short and long-term assignments away from home, both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Clean driving record required in order to drive company vehicles and travel.
• Active Secret Security Clearance, or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to travel up to 25% annually.
• Be able to obtain a US Passport.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experienced people leader and team player.
• Skilled at working on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in- depth knowledge of the company.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees.
• Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision.
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships.
• Be able to Assess the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity.
• This position is required to be onsite as needed (scheduled in advance). Initially there will be flexibility in where the person holding this position lives. At a future date to be determined (within the first 6 months), it is expected for this person to relocate to California near the training office for permanent onsite responsibilities. Location of permanent training offices will be Petaluma, CA.

Physical Demands

• Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and traverse across uneven ground and varying terrain (Frequent).
• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Frequent)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Constant)