Description
About The Role:Draganfly Innovations Inc. is seeking a Training Standards & Development Lead to own the Company's UAS training framework, qualification standards, curricula, instructor standardization, evaluations, and training records for internal teams and customers. Reporting to the Manager, Flight Operations, this role ensures training programs are consistent, current, scalable, and aligned with approved operating standards.
You will work closely with the Chief Pilot, Product, Engineering, Field Teams, and Technical Publications to translate operational, product, and regulatory changes into effective training programs and materials.
Success in this role is measured by training quality, qualification consistency, instructor standardization, accurate training records, and clear learning outcomes.
This role owns training standards and qualification programs, but does not approve flight operations, set operational policy, or manage the controlled-publications lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities: Training Programs & Standards
- Design and maintain initial, recurrent, transition, mission-specific, customer, and instructor training programs.
- Define qualification standards, learning objectives, proficiency requirements, and written/practical evaluations for each platform and mission type.
- Develop curricula, syllabi, lesson plans, courseware, student guides, instructor guides, and training manuals.
Instructor Standardization & LMS
- Own instructor qualification and standardization so instructors teach and evaluate to a common standard.
- Develop train-the-trainer programs and support future LMS capabilities.
Records & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain training records, qualification evidence, and training matrices for certification tracking, recurrent requirements, and audit readiness.
- Track training effectiveness and improve programs based on results, lessons learned, product updates, safety findings, and regulatory changes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with the Chief Pilot, Field Teams, Product, Engineering, and Technical Publications to keep training aligned with approved operations, aircraft changes, and controlled training materials.
- Manage strategic relationships related to the delivery of training materials and customer training programs.
Who are you really?- You are passionate about building effective training programs and helping others succeed.
- You are organized, detail-oriented, and committed to high standards and consistency.
- You communicate clearly and can make complex technical information easy to understand.
- You work well with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with internal and customer-facing groups.
- You are proactive, adaptable, and focused on continuous improvement.
Qualifications:- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (required)
- 5+ years in UAS training, instruction, or aviation training-standards development, including program-level ownership
- Demonstrated curriculum and courseware development experience, including measurable learning objectives and evaluations
- Experience qualifying and standardizing instructors
- Working knowledge of Part 107, SMS principles, CRM, and UAS operating documentation
- Equivalent military UAS instructor, public-safety training, or aviation-training experience may substitute for a four-year degree
- Ability to travel approximately 20-35% to support customer training and field standardization
Nice to Have
- Formal instructional-design or training-systems background (e.g., systems approach to training / ADDIE)
- Military UAS master-trainer or standardization-instructor experience
- Experience building customer-facing training programs at a manufacturer or OEM
- Experience with learning-management systems and training-records tooling
Compensation Package: - Competitive salary: $75,000 - $100,000 USD
- Health Coverage Reimbursement: We reimburse the cost of your existing or preferred healthcare plan (amount varies depending on family size).
- 401(k) program with employer matching
- Generous time-off program, including vacation, wellness days, and the week off between Christmas and New Year's.
- Professional development support, including assistance in obtaining or maintaining role-relevant certifications (e.g., FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, where applicable)
Compensation
$75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
