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The instructor will teach students the knowledge, safety practices, flight skills, and professional skills needed to pursue an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate under Part 107.\nThe instructor will combine classroom instruction with practical drone activities, helping students understand how drones are used in fields such as construction, forestry, agriculture, public safety, real estate, environmental science, photography, surveying, and other emerging careers.\nThe FAA currently requires applicants for a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate to be at least 16 years old and to pass the initial aeronautical knowledge examination.\nKey Responsibilities\n1. Teach Drone & Aviation Fundamentals\nIntroduce students to drones, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and aviation.\nTeach basic drone components, controls, batteries, maintenance, and pre-flight procedures.\nIntroduce students to safe and responsible drone operations.\nTeach weather, airspace, flight restrictions, and emergency procedures.\n2. Prepare Students for the FAA Part 107 Exam\nDevelop instruction and practice activities covering FAA Part 107 knowledge areas, including:\nFAA rules and regulations\nAirspace classification and operating requirements\nWeather and its effects on drone operations\nAircraft performance and loading\nEmergency procedures\nCrew resource management\nRadio communication procedures\nAirport operations\nMaintenance and pre-flight inspections\nNight operations\nAeronautical decision-making and judgment\n3. Provide Hands-On Flight Training\nDemonstrate safe drone flight techniques.\nSupervise student flight activities.\nTeach takeoff, landing, hovering, maneuvering, and mission planning.\nProvide opportunities for students to practice photography, mapping, inspection, and other appropriate applications.\nEstablish and enforce safe flight procedures for all student activities.\n4. Connect Learning to Careers\nHelp students understand how drone technology is being used in the workplace.\nPotential career applications include:\nForestry and environmental conservation\nConstruction\nAgriculture\nSurveying and mapping\nReal estate\nPhotography and videography\nInfrastructure inspection\nPublic safety\nEngineering\nEnvironmental science\nTechnology and entrepreneurship\n5. Develop Student Career Skills\nIncorporate workforce-development skills into the program, including:\nProfessional communication\nTeamwork\nProblem-solving\nTime management\nProject planning\nWorkplace safety\nProfessionalism\nRésumé development\nCareer exploration\nPresentation skills\n6. Support Student Certification Goals\nTrack student progress toward the FAA knowledge examination and help students understand the certification process.\nThe FAA process includes obtaining an FAA Tracking Number (FTN), scheduling and passing the initial aeronautical knowledge test, completing the FAA application through IACRA, and completing the required security vetting/application process.\nQualifications\nRequired\nFAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate\nDemonstrated experience safely operating drones/UAS\nAbility to work effectively with high school students\nStrong communication and classroom-management skills\nAbility to explain technical information in an age-appropriate way\nCommitment to aviation and student safety\nPreferred\nExperience teaching, coaching, mentoring, or training youth\nExperience with drone photography, mapping, surveying, GIS, inspection, forestry, construction, or another UAS application\nExperience preparing students for FAA Part 107 testing\nKnowledge of FAA airspace and LAANC procedures\nExperience developing hands-on STEM or career-and-technical education activities\nSchedule\n10-12 hours per week for 36 weeks per year\nThe schedule may include:\nClassroom instruction\nHands-on flight sessions\nStudent project development\nIndividual student support\nFAA exam preparation\nCareer exploration activities\nProgram planning and documentation\nSome outdoor instruction may require flexibility based on weather, daylight, and safe flying conditions.\nStudent Outcomes\nBy the end of the program, students should have:\nKNOWLEDGE\nA strong understanding of drone operations, safety, aviation, and FAA requirements.\nSKILLS\nHands-on experience operating drones and completing drone-related projects.\nCAREER AWARENESS\nAn understanding of how drone technology is used across multiple industries.\nWORKFORCE SKILLS\nExperience with teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and professional conduct.\nCERTIFICATION PREPARATION\nPreparation to pursue the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate for eligible students.\nImportant: The program prepares students for the FAA certification process; the FAA establishes the eligibility and certification requirements. Students must meet FAA requirements and successfully complete the required process to receive a Remote Pilot Certificate.\nPosition Mission\nTeach. Train. Fly. 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