Drone Instructor

MANTECH seeks a skilled and mission-driven Drone Instructor to provide hands-on training in first-person view (FPV) drone operations in Stafford, VA

You will help enhance operational readiness by delivering FPV instruction, supporting prototype development, and advancing drone capabilities in support of the Department of Defense

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Leading hands-on FPV drone training, including classroom, simulator, and live flight instruction across all skill levels
• Developing, maintaining, and updating FPV training materials such as SOPs, manuals, and multimedia content aligned to operational needs
• Supporting design, build, testing, and flight of prototype UAS platforms and integrating new FPV technologies into instruction
• Diagnosing, maintaining, and troubleshooting drone systems and software (e.g., Betaflight, Ardupilot) during training and operations
• Collaborating with mission planners, engineering teams, and operations staff to align training programs with real-world applications and system improvements
• Ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, maintaining inventory of drones and equipment, and supporting flight test data collection and analysis

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