USI Job Opportunity: Program Manager / Flight Instructor

USI is looking to hire a Program Manager / Flight Instructor
based in Harrisburg, PA.

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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 plus bonus    
Publish Date: 12/8/2025                                                                          Location:  Harrisburg, PA

Position Purpose

This multi-faceted position exists to initiate, grow and create an on-going successful outcome for 
the 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 the College.    

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Overall Program Management of the fully executed Agreement between USI and the College 
• Developing and implementing work plans that are designed to meet and exceed goals 
  objectives agreed to between USI and the College.
• Understand and comply with any requirements applicable to the College and this position as an on-site Program Manager.  
• Assisting the College, in a lead capacity, with 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 
      the College
    • Identify and resolve any day-to-day issues within the policies and procedures of the College and USI
    • Identification, management and operation of UAS assets and technology as required by 
      the Program 
• Understanding the relationship between the 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 with the people in the local area 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 local community and larger state 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 the 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 the 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 and that operations are conducted 
  safely.  
• Comply with USI and the College Data Privacy, Cyber Security and any other applicable policies and procedures. 
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or other USI executive team members

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Bachelor’s degree (preferred) 

• An FAA Remote Pilot Certificate with a Small UAS rating is required.  

• FAA Private Pilot Certificate is required; instrument rating is preferred.  

• Successful completion of USI training and certification programs (within 90 days of hire).  

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and other company required software 
  programs. 

• Excellent organizational and project management skills. 

• Desire for excellence in all aspects of work 

• Ability to manage multiple projects/time to accomplish the required tasks 

• Self-motivated, ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

• Ability to anticipate requirements and act proactively to support project requirements

• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude who loves to contribute, grow, and make an impact!
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 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 College campus, 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. Please be sure to include the state/location for the role you are most interested in.

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