Senior USV Operations Trainer
External job listingat Blue Ops - A Red Cat Company
Deliver and shape technical and operational training for unmanned maritime systems, qualify trainees, and mentor instructors.
Salary
Not provided
Location
West Palm Beach, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Not provided
Senior USV Operations Trainer
West Palm Beach, United States
Job description
About the role
The Senior USV Operations Trainer delivers and helps shape technical and operational training for Blue Ops INC's unmanned maritime systems programs, under the direction of the Training Program Manager. The role delivers classroom, laboratory, and field-based instruction; qualifies and evaluates trainees against defined proficiency standards; and mentors and provides quality oversight to junior and contract instructors.
The Senior Instructor adapts instructional content, pacing, and assessment methods so operators, technicians, and mission support staff are qualified to safely and effectively employ Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) systems in real-world defense environments.
Responsibilities
- Independently plan and deliver classroom, laboratory, and field-based instruction on USV operations, autonomous systems behavior, mission planning, and safety procedures.
- Lead scenario-based and simulation-supported training exercises that replicate real-world operational environments, adapting scenarios in real time based on trainee performance.
- Deliver advanced, hands-on operator qualification training, including command-and-control interface operation, telemetry monitoring, and contingency response.
- Adapt instructional methods, pacing, and remediation plans for personnel with varying technical backgrounds and experience levels.
- Conduct training at customer sites, government installations, and exercise locations as required, representing Blue Ops - A Red Cat Company as a senior instructional authority on-site.
- Apply Instructional Systems Design (IDS) methodologies to help develop and validate curriculum.
Key facts
- Delivers technical and operational training for unmanned maritime systems programs.
- Provides classroom, laboratory, and field-based instruction.
- Qualifies and evaluates trainees against defined proficiency standards.
- Mentors and provides quality oversight to junior and contract instructors.
Frequently asked questions
What does the role involve?
It delivers and helps shape technical and operational training for unmanned maritime systems programs, including classroom, laboratory, and field-based instruction.
What training does the role deliver?
Training covers USV operations, autonomous systems behavior, mission planning, and safety procedures, as well as hands-on operator qualification.
Does the role include evaluating trainees?
Yes. The role qualifies and evaluates trainees against defined proficiency standards.