Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Flight Instructor

The Opportunity:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, Department of Flight,invites applications for a full-time RPA Flight Instructor position. Successful applicants will instruct students enrolled in professional education (non-degree) RPA and Uncrewed Maritime Systems (UMS) courses including basic and advanced flight, fundamentals of instruction, AUVSI Trusted Operator (UAS and UMS), photogrammetry, surface and subsurface operations and others. Current FAA 14 CFR Part 107 certification is required to apply. Experience with commercial and/or military UAS/UMS operations, teaching/instructional experience, and domain specific STEM principles is required. Classes will be taught at various campuses in different modalities, most commonly in the asynchronous online modality. It may also include instructing/evaluating/mentoring students at Worldwide, Daytona Beach, and Prescott campus locations and will involve limited travel.

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Health Benefits:Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health-because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions:ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a current 14 CFR Part 107 certification and be able to become a TOP Level-3 RPI prior to teaching classes.
• Must have a strong background in aviation including traditional aviation, RPAs, autonomous flight, surface and subsurface maritime operations, a broad insight into the interdisciplinary nature of aviation/maritime and related activities, and a strong interest in developing collaborative projects in the specified fields is desired.
• Candidates should have demonstrated experience in aviation/surface/subsurface operations and instruction. Specifically, the candidate should have expertise in the broad context of the commercial RPA/UMS industry and safety, along with detailed understanding of mission planning, operations, and data processing.

As an Embry-Riddle Instructor, your mentoring of our students is key to our success as a provider of a world-class education. This position requires the flight instructor to:

• Create a positive and engaging classroom environment that centers on student success;
• Utilize audio/visual tools within the course to personalize course content based on your subject-matter expertise;
• Be proficient at the instructor level in a wide variety of RPA/UMS software and hardware.
• Utilize audio/visual tools to provide individualized student feedback emphasizing strengths and weaknesses, flight safety, professional aviation standards and subject matter;
• Understand the learning differences of each student;
• Be flexible and understanding of each student's unique situation as a large majority of our students are non-traditional learners; and
• Ensure the high professional aviation standards and safety principles of ERAU are upheld.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AUVSI Trusted UAS Operator Level-3 Instructor Certification
• U.S. Coast Guard approved Safety Certification
• FEMA Incident Management Certification
• Thermography and/or Photogrammetry Industry Certification

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Siteand search for requisition number R309871. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full CV
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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