Drone Operator

Part-Time Drone Instructor — High School UAS Program

Vault Academy | Hagerstown, MD | Part-Time / Contract

About Vault Academy

Vault Academy is a Cognia-accredited 501(c)(3) education and workforce development organization delivering career-technical certification programs to high school students. Our FAA Part 107 drone certification pathway provides students with direct, hands-on exposure to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operation, serving as a foundation for aviation and technology careers.

Position Summary

Vault Academy is seeking a certified drone instructor to lead hands-on UAS training for a cohort of approximately seven high school students. This is a practical, flight-focused course designed to build foundational operator skills and introduce students to the FAA Part 107 framework.

Schedule: Mondays, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Duration: 10–12 weeks

Location: In-person, Hagerstown, MD

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly hands-on drone flight instruction to a small cohort (7 students)
• Teach pre-flight planning, safe operation, and basic maneuvering of UAS equipment
• Reinforce FAA Part 107 regulatory concepts (airspace, safety, operating rules) in age-appropriate terms
• Maintain a safe training environment and enforce equipment handling protocols
• Track student progress and provide feedback to the program coordinator
• Adhere to Vault Academy's approved curriculum and lesson sequencing

Qualifications

• Required: FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
• Prior experience operating UAS/drone equipment in a professional or instructional setting
• Comfort working with high school-aged students in a classroom or training environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for beginners
• Must be able to pass a background check required for working with minors

Preferred

• Prior teaching, coaching, or youth program experience
• Background in aviation, engineering, or a related technical field

Job Type

Part-time, contract — one session per week for the program duration.

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1.0 – 2.0 per week

License/Certification:

• FAA Part 107 Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person