UAV Pilot / Instructor

Requirements

• FAA Part 107 (current)
• 2 years experience piloting UAV platforms in a commercial or educational setting.
• Any FAA flight or ground instructor credential.
• Bachelors degree in any discipline
• Salary Range
• $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
• Required Application Documents
• Cover Letter, Resume/CV
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Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description Job Description Summary This position serves as both a UAV pilot and part-time instructor supporting flight line and classroom education on an as-needed basis for our UAV Summer Programs and vocational education seminars across Colorado. Full Consideration date: June 3, 2026 Learn More about the CSU Drone Center here: https://dronecenter.colostate.edu/ Essential Job Duties: Assist in classroom instruction, logistics and program support. Deliver Drone Center curriculum to a wide variety of clients and students pursuant to the CSU and WSCOE mission. Pilot UAV systems in a variety of mission types. Monitor flight line training to ensure operational safety. Represent the Drone Center, WSCOE and CSU at public events and K-12 STEM seminars. Supervision: This position does not supervise employees Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment background check Must be willing to travel across Colorado and Wyoming, approximately 20% of working time.

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