Training Analyst / Facilitator II - UAS Operator Certification

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Training Analyst/Facilitator to support training and certify students as Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operators in a Department of Defense environment. The position is full-time (40 hours per week) at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The ideal candidate is highly motivated and detail-oriented, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Key responsibilities

• Instruct in one or more courses and evaluate them, including administering exams, informal tests and remedial assignments.
• Prepare instruction according to training and course requirements, using approved curriculum materials and possibly contributing to curriculum edits.
• Instruct and certify UAS operators, unit instructors, unit evaluators and program managers under the Group 1 UAS Training and Readiness Manual and NAVMC 3500.1079 series.
• Maintain proficiency in instructional techniques and give grades or critiques to students and record them.
• Submit written recommendations for curriculum updates and assist staff with collateral duties to support a quality training program.
• May require some travel.

Required profile

• High school diploma.
• Graduate of a Group 1 or 2 UAS initial qualification course (PUMA AE, Skydio, TRV-150).
• Graduate of a formal instructor course (IQT-I).
• 3+ years of instruction and certification experience, with the last year within the past year; preference for SUAS or similar training and field instruction leadership.
• Class III FAA flight physical and a valid U.S. driver's license.
• Secret US Government clearance (US citizenship required); must also meet the Range Safety Officer requirements for the TALSA location.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Preferred: 3+ years of instruction experience, UAV experience, curriculum development experience, prior military experience, active secret clearance and active Class III FAA physical.