Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Development Manager Position Solicitation March 2021 In support of our client, a state government entity, ResourceTek is recruiting for a strategic and visionary Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Development Manager. The UAS Program Development Manager will be the main point of contact for a state UAS Program and the leader of advancement and innovation of an existing Drone Flight Operations Program. This is a long-term, multi-year contract position with benefits located in the Atlanta Georgia area. The minimum qualifications for this position are: - Undergraduate Degree in aviation, aeronautics, aerospace, or business fields that support a UAS knowledge base necessary to advance and operate a state UAS Program.
- Possession of a FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
Three Years of Experience in: - Demonstrated leadership, developing a growing UAS Program with insight into the emerging Urban Air Mobility area.
- Demonstrated ability to understand industry advancements and the ability to bring innovations to implementation, that enhances UAS operations and uses saving time, money, and increasing safety for a large organization.
- Ensuring compliance with all FAA regulations/guidelines to operate a state UAS Program.
- Developing and maintaining an educational/training program for operators, visual observers, and other UAS personnel to ensure compliance of a growing UAS Program.
- Managing databases, analyzing reports, and manage dashboard overviews of flight and uses of UAS in a large Program environment.
- Developing policy and procedures to maintain control of a decentralized UAS organization.
- Working with emergency operations and the integration of UAS in pre-and post- recovery.
Additional responsibilities include: - Ensures compliance with UAS policies and all applicable federal/state laws.
- Maintain an organizational structure for UAS Pilots/Visual Observers for a large organization.
- Approve requests by UAS personnel for equipment acquisition.
- Develops and maintains a data base system to track all UAS flight operations.
- Investigates unsafe or dangerous acts committed during the operation of an UAS and report to appropriate agencies.
- Researches and approves software applications that apply to the UAS functions.
- Coordinates with offices and agencies both internal and external to insure the UAS Program is represented and communicates to appropriate parties.
- Travels and represents the organization throughout the US in order to bring innovations back to the organization.
- Develops and delivers presentations to external groups to explain the organizations activities in the UAS field.
ResourceTek provides benefits including paid holidays, vacation; medical, dental and vision insurances and more. ResourceTek is an equal opportunity employer. To apply: Submit a cover letter and updated resume to Melissa Moore, Senior Technical Recruiter with ResourceTek, LLC. mmoore@resource-tek.com |
