UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS) COORDINATOR

K-State at Salina’s Aviation Dept. seeks an Unmanned Aerial Systems Coordinator. This position coordinates all activity related to Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) under the guidance of the Aviation Dept. Head.

Essential Functions:

  • Responsibilities include coordinating UAS activity with Kansas National Guard, local, state, and federal officials.
  • Formulates policies and procedures related to the safe operation of UAV’s between the Salina Municipal Airport and the Smokey Hill Aerial Weapons Range and surrounding area.
  • Provides training and education on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
  • Classroom Instruction

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s of Science in Aviation or technically related field, FAA Certified or Military Pilot with at least 100 hours of flight time or experience working with UAV’s directly or indirectly. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and as a team player with diverse faculty, students, staff. and public. Ability to keep pace with a rapidly growing industry. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a technical field, FAA issued Airframe and Power Plant Certificates, experience in operating unmanned vehicles.

Terms of Employment:

This is a full-time, twelve-month term position based on the continuing availability of funding. Some evenings and weekends are required.

K-State at Salina is located on a 131-acre campus and is home to nearly 1000 students. K-State at Salina is the only remote campus of the nine academic colleges of Kansas State University. The College of Technology and Aviation offers associate and baccalaureate degree programs in engineering technology and aviation specialties. Faculty, students, and administrators are committed to crating an inclusive campus environment that fosters academic excellence by encompassing and valuing diversity.

Salina, Kansas, is a rapidly growing city of 45,000 in the nation’s heartland that blends just the right amount of rural heritage and hospitality with the excitement and amenities of urban America. Salina’s impressive economic profile boasts a 92% cost of living index, a strong work force with low employment, and abundant dining, entertainment, a vibrant arts community, and shopping possibilities. Educational opportunities include excellent public and private school systems, as well as two universities. In short, it’s a great place to live and work!

Application Process:

E-mail letter of application, resume, transcripts and& 3 current professional references to kurtb@k-state.edu with subject line of UASJOB2008.

Screening of applications will begin 05-20-08 and continued until position is filled.

Kansas State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity among its employees.

 

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