Louisiana Tech

Louisiana Tech

Director, Small-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (s-UAS) Program

Ruston, La · Director · Full-time

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About the role

  • T hank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.
  • The Department of Professional Aviation at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, twelve-month faculty within the College of Liberal Arts.
  • The position will begin on June 1, 2025.

Requirements

  • More than three years of UAS piloting skills and experience, including familiarity with and ability to perform required flight maneuvers and procedures.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply effective instructional technique in the classroom and in flight.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply effective instructional technique whether throughout individual instruction or in collaboration with other instructors or in a team.
  • Degree Requirements:
  • Master's degree in aviation or bachelor's degree with five or more years of s-UAS experience.
  • Maintaining prominent levels of knowledge and proficiency in the areas of aeronautics, UAS flight training procedures, and flight instruction skills.
  • Responsible for timely course completion of each assigned s-UAS flight student(s), including completion of required paperwork and assignment of final course grade.

Nice to have

  • Basic Ground Instructor (BGI) and/or Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) certification(s).
  • Master's in aviation related field and experience with collegiate aviation accreditation through the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).
  • Additionally, there are expectations that the individual filling this position will participate in departmental, college, and university committee structures where appropriate.
  • The individual will also be required to help with academic advising of s-UAS students, assisting with planning, development, and revision of s-UAS flight and ground school curricula.
  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in research and scholarly work within the guidelines of the University and other duties as required by the Unit Head.
  • Louisiana Tech University is a member of the University of Louisiana System.
  • Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity and ADA Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
  • We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity and ADA Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
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