USI is looking to hire a Program Manager / Flight Instructor in LaGrange, GA
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Position Title: Program Manager / Flight Instructor Department: Operations
Reports To: Vice President of Operations Supervises: None
Employment Type: Full-Time Classification: Base + Bonus
Publish Date: 8/6/2025 Location: LaGrange, GA
Position Purpose
This multi-faceted position exists to initiate, grow and create an on-going successful outcome for West Georgia Technical College and its staff and students. The position requires proactive and excellent Program management, combined with high level verbal and written communication skills, strategic planning and tactical execution, day-to-day involvement with the complete product delivery cycle, and the ability to coordinate with internal and external participants who all play a role in the overall Program success. This individual will provide their undivided attention to the overall success of the Program and will be expected to solve problems as needed and provide insightful suggestions on improving and growing the Program in such a way that it meets and/or exceeds goals and objectives mutually set by USI and West Georgia Technical College.
The Agreement and mutually agreed to Plan between USI and West Georgia Technical College together are referred to as the “Program”.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Overall Program Management of the fully executed Agreement between USI and West Georgia Technical College
- Developing and implementing work plans that are designed to meet and exceed goals and objectives agreed to between USI and West Georgia Technical College
- Understand and comply with any requirements applicable to West Georgia Technical College and this position as an on-site Program Manager.
- Assisting West Georgia Technical College in a lead capacity, standing up their Drone offering(s), including but not limited to:
- Identify classroom instructor(s)
- Recruiting students (at the college and within the High School/CTE network served by West Georgia Technical College
- Identify and resolve any day-to-day issues within the policies and procedures of West Georgia Technical College and USI
- Identification, management and operation of UAS assets and technology as required by the Program
- Understanding the relationship between West Georgia Technical College and their local community, and work with feeder schools and workforce development programs to get the word out, and generate interest and participation in the Program.
- Lead, manage, and instruct Mission Planning and Flight Operations consistent with USI defined Standard Operating Procedures focused on safe and efficient operations.
- Develop business relationships across the region who are involved with commercial, academic, public service, or other related drone operations.
- Planning and executing Drone events to generate interest in the Program.
- Identify and develop relationships with the larger Georgia marketplace for job placement opportunities for successful students.
- Obtain and maintain your USI Certified Instructor (UCI) status for all applicable programs.
- Conduct in-classroom and/or virtual instruction as needed.
- Conduct flight instruction, both in-person and via simulator, on any aircraft involved with the Program.
- Ensure that all USI 3rd party providers of services (LMS, simulation, testing, certifications, etc.) are operational as needed and operating in compliance with USI and West Georgia Technical College requirements.
- Manage the student learning and certification testing process.
- Interact with customer personnel to achieve learning objectives and contract requirements.
- Support coursework/curriculum development as needed and in conjunction with USI Product Development team.
- Provide support for product development, sales, and business development teams as needed.
- Support the development of and tracking of training framework updates.
- Manage the security, tracking, and maintenance of USI and/or West Georgia Technical College equipment with USI compliance software.
- Remain current on the UAS regulatory environment and development of the uncrewed aircraft industry.
- Remain current on all USI products and services.
- Serve as flight operations Site Safety Manager, assuring people in and around UAS operations are adequately outfitted with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and that operations are conducted safely.
- Comply with USI and West Georgia Technical College Data Privacy, Cyber Security, and any other applicable policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or other USI executive team members
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor's degree (Preferred)
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FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate with a Small UAS rating is required.
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FAA Private Pilot Certificate is preferred; instrument rating is preferred.
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Successful completion of USI training and certification programs (within 90 days of hire)
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and other company required software programs.
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Excellent organizational and project management skills.
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Desire for excellence in all aspects of work
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Ability to manage multiple projects/time to accomplish the required tasks
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Self-motivated, ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to anticipate requirements and act proactively to support project requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / DEDICATED SERVICE:
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The employee's primary work site will be in LaGrange, GA.
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Travel throughout the country will be required.
- The position will require the employee to work in numerous locations, which could include employee's home, on the campus of West Georgia Technical College, approved flight line locations, and occasional temporary locations while doing work or promotions related to the Program.
- This is a full-time position, and the employee will dedicate his or her work hours and time to the Company. Employee will have no other businesses or jobs that potentially compete with USI or the time in which the Employee will need to perform his or her job for USI.
- Must be able to hear well, speak loudly and clearly, and have no physical limitations that would inhibit the ability to operate and fly a drone of any size or type.
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If interested, please apply by submitting the application form on our Careers page.
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