Drone Technology Teacher

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to teach high school students content focused on drone technology for application in consumer and career settings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate and instruct students in basic flight of drones to include manual flight and flight mapping software leading to the attainment of the FAA CFR 14 Part 107 certificate leading to commercial pilot in the Drone Industry.
• Develop and implement instructional plans and activities for troubleshooting drone hardware drone flight regulations and industry operations and applications for manual and autonomous flight as well as understanding drone mapping software.
• Develop relationships with local drone industry partners to support entrepreneurship fleet management and drone mapping.
• Create and plan effective curriculum-based projects and activities correlated with drone industry pilot certifications and FAA guidelines as supported by the course materials.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment and tools used in the program.
• Manage inventory control including purchasing materials supplies equipment and tools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of drone industry drone flight and flight mapping software as utilized in commercial applications
• Up-to-date knowledge and technical skills required to operate and fly drones in industry applications
• Knowledge of drone flight maintenance and management
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of database Internet spreadsheet word processing and related applications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum : Must meet one of the following education and work experience combinations :
• Hold current licensure as a Career and Technical Education Teacher OR be eligible to obtain licensure as a Career and Technical Education Teacher.
• Hold FAA CFR 14 Part 107 Remote sUAS Operator License or be eligible to obtain certification.
• Hold NC UAS Operator Permit.
• Have five years minimum experience as a commercial pilot in the drone industry preferred.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers copiers typewriters calculators pencils scissors and equipment for children with special needs etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects up to 1o pounds. Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work. Must be able to communicate effectively.

Required Experience:

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