Senior Technical Trainer (Remote - Central US)

Remote

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users. From utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond.

About the role: We are looking for a driven, results-oriented Technical Trainer to join Skydio’s training efforts for our Public Safety customers. You will be the tip of the spear for successful customer adoption of Skydio’s technology by delivering and assisting in planning, building, and leading hardware and software training. A successful candidate for this role will understand the customer’s requirements, Skydio’s specifications, and tailor training to meet their needs within budget. Additionally, you must be comfortable operating in an agile environment and using expert organizational skills to manage multiple training events for products in different phases of development. This role reports to the Senior Training Manager and will work closely with our Director of Training, Product, Engineering, and Sales functions to deliver industry-leading autonomous solutions on schedule. 

How you’ll make an impact:

  • Coordinate, execute, and track remote and in-person training events to teach customers about Skydio’s technology stack and ensure successful customer implementation
  • Be a UAS industry and regulatory/Part 107 SME to lead customers through training while ensuring compliance with FAA, state, and local guidelines
  • Review and create training content and material as needed
  • Leverage your UAS experience and ability to learn quickly to become a Skydio SME 
  • Leverage our Learning Management System (LMS) and other remote content delivery, and train the trainer to provide instruction to many organizations
  • Leverage your expert organizational skills to identify risks, dependencies, or resource shortages
  • Work cross-functionally with Go-to-Market teams to understand customer use cases and adapt training to maximize value to the customer
  • Work cross-functionally with Training Content, Product, and Engineering teams to keep all training material updated with the most current HW/SW versions
  • General support of Go-to-Market and business activities as required

 

What makes you a good fit:

  • 4+ years of UAS technical experience in public safety applications is required
  • FAA Part 107 Certificate required
  • Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
  • Excellent written communication and presentation skills to audiences of all levels
  • 2+ years of training facilitation experience is required
  • Experience leading training of UAS or other robotic systems with public safety customers is preferred
  • Bring a strong background in one technical area (examples: UAV systems, radio systems, software, security, prototyping, UI/UX design.)
  • 4 years related professional experience and Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.

*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.

 

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At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.

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