Deputy Director - Unmanned Aerial Systems

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) initiatives
• Identify market leaders to explore and facilitate strategic partnership opportunities
• Pursue external funding opportunities from multiple sources to advance UAS goals
• Monitor the higher education market landscape to shape college offerings and activities
• Support research activities and advocacy related to UAS, AAM, and related technologies
• Collaborate with the FAA and industry stakeholders regarding accreditation and standards
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure academic and research alignment with strategic goals
• Track and report progress against internal UAS and AAM metrics

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 10 years of relevant work experience, OR a Master’s degree with 5 years of experience
• Proven experience in strategic planning and project management
• Background in UAS, AAM, or related fields
• Strong people management, team building, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
• Current FAA Remote Pilot Certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a related topic with 5 or more years of experience
• Experience in applied research and development
• Familiarity with funding mechanisms such as SBIR, STTR, BAA, or CRADA
• Experience with intellectual property development and commercialization
• Traditional aviation flight experience or FAA pilot certificates
• Experience in modeling and simulation for airspace visualization

Benefits

• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs
• Support for continued training and education, including tuition reimbursement
• OPERS pension participation with a 14% employer contribution
• 4+ weeks of personal and vacation leave plus 3+ weeks of sick leave annually
• 14 days of annually observed company holidays
• Competitive insurance programs, including an HSA with employer contribution

About the Company

Sinclair Community College is a leader in Unmanned Aerial Systems education, located in Dayton, Ohio. The college features state-of-the-art facilities, including the National UAS Training and Certification Center, an indoor flying pavilion, and advanced flight simulators.