Drone Piloting Teaching Opportunities
$104,000–$104,000 year
On-siteDover, Delaware, United States
Job Summary
Plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate drone piloting and aviation sessions for middle and high school students. Introduce flight fundamentals, safety procedures, and FAA Part 107 concepts through hands-on activities, adapting instruction to student levels and site requirements. Guide students through mission planning, problem-solving, and industry applications while maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment. Complete session completion forms and follow all site safety and drone operation procedures. Schedule typically involves 1–4 instructional hours per week after school for approximately 10 weeks, with compensation of $50+ per service hour. Concorde Education provides curriculum guidance and resources for these independent contractor assignments.
Required Qualifications
- At least 60 college credits, where required by the applicable assignment or site
- Experience operating drones and knowledge of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
- Experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, or leading activities with school-age students
- Strong communication, organization, and classroom facilitation skills
- Availability to provide services for the accepted assignment schedule and communicate schedule issues as soon as reasonably practicable
- Ability to demonstrate safe drone operation while fostering critical thinking, responsible decision-making, and student engagement
Desired Qualifications
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate preferred for many assignments
- Preferred backgrounds may include FAA-certified remote pilots, drone instructors, aviation educators, commercial drone operators, engineers, STEM educators, photographers, surveyors, public safety professionals, military veterans with UAS experience, and others with relevant instructional or technical experience
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