Drone Assessment and Response Tactics (DART) SME / Instructor

Job DetailsJob Location: Socorro, NM 87801Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: AnyJob Category: GovernmentMayvin, in partnership with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the New Mexico Tech Institute of Mining and Technology (NMTIMT) in partnership with the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC), is seeking Drone Assessment and Response Tactics (DART) SMEs and Instructors to join the team and deliver cutting edge training to first responders and emergency personnel. Instruction is delivered through a blend of classroom, hands-on exercises and field demonstrations at NMTIMT’s Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC) in Socorro, NM or at a local, state, or tribal emergency responder unit locations.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must be able to undergo and pass a background investigation.

Travel is required to support resident and mobile course offering(s)

Responsibilities

The candidate must be a drone subject matter expert and capable of providing instruction across a wide area of UAS, Counter-UAS technologies and threats
Able to conduct research and identify resources relevant to DART training, threat mitigation, as well as counter technologies and strategies
Proficient with and able to instruct on real world topics such as:

Detection strategies
Identification methods
Threat assessment
Practical response techniques

Review course materials to ensure conformance with US law, regulations and compliance with FAA, DOW, DHS, and FBI
Participate in curriculum development and updates based on lessons learned and NMIMT and FEMA NTED standards
Maintain and comply with FAA Part 107 and NMIMT Instructor Certification Program requirements throughout the duration of assignment

Required Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of First Responder drone flight experience, required
Possess substantial subject matter expertise in Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) assessment, tactics, response operations, and counter-UAS detection equipment
Law Enforcement (current or previous) experience
Experience as a classroom instructor
Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS rating, under FAA Part 107
Possess a high degree of organization and verbal and written communication skills and technical software skills

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