Mississippi State University · 10 hours ago
Training Instructor
West Point, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expMississippi State University is seeking a Training Instructor to support the delivery of ASSUREd Safe’s national UAS training and credentialing program. The position involves providing instruction in ground school and flight operations, conducting evaluations, and ensuring compliance with various guidelines while leading complex training environments.
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Responsibilities
Deliver ground school, simulator, and flight-operations instruction for ASSUREd Safe courses and evaluate student performance using established standards
Supervise and conduct safe UAS flight operations, demonstrations, and student practical exercises
Travel to training sites nationwide and coordinate on-site logistics, equipment needs, and course execution
Maintain and manage program equipment, flight platforms, batteries, and instructional materials
Contribute subject-matter expertise to course development, updates, and required recertification efforts
Support training documentation, grading, credentialing processes, and continuous improvement reporting
Represent ASSURE and MSU professionally when working with partner agencies, universities, and federal sponsors. Performs related duties as assigned
Interacts in a collaborative manner with other team members to accomplish organizational goals
Qualification
Required
B. S. Business Administration, Management, Engineering or other technical field
At least one year of experience as a professional pilot or maintainer of manned or unmanned aircraft
At least one of the following FAA licenses: UAS Pilot, Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Experience teaching or training adult learners
Experience in first-responder or emergency management operations
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, computer networking and programs, and computer-based systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Company
Mississippi State University
With an enrollment of over 23,000 students representing all 82 Mississippi counties, all 50 states, the territories of Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Washington D.C., and over 84 foreign countries, Mississippi State truly is an outstanding choice for tomorrow's scholars and leaders.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Amber Bradley
Assistant Director of Career and Technical Partnerships
Ann Carr
Deputy AD/ SWA/ Chief Diversity Officer
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