Drone Flight Instructor // Alexandria VA Who we are Founded in 2014 and based in Nashville, TN, UAV Coach is a leading training, education and news company for professionals and hobbyists in the drone industry. Our mission is to help drone pilots be safe and smart operators.Our core products are online drone certification courses and in-person flight training. Over 40,000 people have used our flagship online test prep course, Drone Pilot Ground School, to pass the FAA's Part 107 commercial drone pilot exam. Our 25+ flight instructors, located in most major US cities, have taught 1,300+ people in hands-on drone flight training sessions. We're also an FAA-approved Test Administrator for The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST), with 35,000+ recreational drone pilots completing their training through our website since it launched in June 2021.Beyond paid offerings, we provide a multitude of free resources for the commercial and recreational drone industry. We report on industry news to an email subscriber base of 60,000+ US and international drone enthusiasts, provide educational drone videos on our growing Youtube channel of 19K subscribers, and publish free drone guides and resources on UAVCoach.com and DronePilotGroundSchool.com.Notable clients include Intel, The Wall Street Journal, General Electric, The Nature Conservancy, Lockheed Martin, Keller Williams, and many other corporations as well as many universities, government agencies, public safety departments, small businesses and solo entrepreneurs.We're a fully remote team of 7 full-time employees and 27 contractors around the US We're a family-run company that values integrity, a growth mindset and a can-do attitude.What you will do Note: This is a part-time, independent contractor role.As a Drone Flight Instructor for UAV Coach, you will lead on-site flight training classes in your local area, where you'll teach people who are seeking to sharpen their flying and real-world operational skills while building your own skills, resume, and network. In this role, you will provide industry leading instruction, student mentorship, guidance, and expertise on the theory and practice of unmanned flight.In a typical month, you will teach 1-2 drone flight classes in a private session with one, two or three students. Each session lasts 2-3 hours.Specifically, you will perform the following responsibilities:Teach training sessions generally following our class outline: https://uavcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/UAV-Coach-Sample-Flight-Lesson-Plan.pdf Teach on DJI drones brought by students as well as provide your own DJI drone for training purposes. Tailor the instruction with flight safety as the first priority while ensuring that the student is a better and safer pilot at the conclusion of training. Keep your personal online calendar current and linked to our calendar software to ensure a seamless booking process for students. Review local weather forecasts and message the student to reschedule the class if necessary. Follow Covid-19 safety precautions, including wearing a mask and using hand sanitizer.What we offer Flexible, remote work environment - training sessions are scheduled in your area, at locations of your choice and around your schedule Compensation - starting at $60 / hour Insurance - liability insurance coverage during training sessions Network - join a fast-growing, dynamic, industry-leading team providing opportunities to connect with other company instructors nationwideWhat we're looking for We're looking for candidates who are confident in their drone flight skills and are ready to start training other people of varying skill levels.This is not a train-on-the-job type of role. A Drone Flight Instructor should exhibit the following competencies:Certified - you hold a current remote pilot certificate under Part 107 Skill - you regularly operate a DJI drone, have technical knowledge of DJI software, show a strong proficiency in drone mission planning & flight operations and are open to working with non-DJI drones Equipment - you own at least 1 DJI consumer drone with at least 3 batteries, and are willing to use during training Instructor - you have instruction or teaching experience in a technical field with a proven ability to connect with and inspire adult learners Connection - you possess excellent verbal & written communication skills and keep your personal online calendar (Google, Outlook or iCloud) current Availability - you are available at least one weekday morning / afternoon and one weekend morning / afternoon for training Work ethic - you are committed to providing a great experience for the customer, as well as to being a leader, a team player, and to executing with excellence Experience - you hold an Associate degree or higher and any military or Part 61 / 141 flight school or curriculum experience is a plusHow to apply Please fill out this form: https://uavcoach.typeform.com/to/yKnhsWmuThe above form is the only way to apply for this job. Please note that we will not be reviewing applications through Indeed. Thanks!Job Types: Part-time, ContractPay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hourWork Location: Multiple Locations