Field Instructor

What you will be doing

As a Field Instructor, you'll serve as the lead of a Mobile Training Team (MTT), delivering mission-critical training to warfighters across the U.S. and abroad. You'll report to the Training Lead and act as the primary point of contact for your training deployments-owning classroom delivery, managing logistics, interfacing with customer stakeholders, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and instructional clarity.

• You will deliver comprehensive training through classroom instruction, hands-on exercises, and live flight instruction, ensuring students develop the technical knowledge, practical skills, and operational proficiency required for successful system employment.
• You will assess individual performance against standardized evaluation criteria, maintain professional engagement with military leaders and operational teams, and support unit-level training to enhance readiness and capability integration.
• Additionally, you will contribute to curriculum development, training equipment management, and the continuous refinement of instructional methods through field-informed feedback and operational lessons learned.
• This role is remote and requires travel expectations of 50%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead instructor and customer-facing point of contact for all assigned field training operations
• Deliver classroom instruction using standardized Neros curriculum, ensuring engagement and comprehension across varying skill levels
• Coach students through hands-on troubleshooting and system operation while adapting instruction to their skill level, mission needs, and field conditions
• Manage pre- and post-course logistics, including scheduling, site setup, gear preparation, and customer coordination
• Maintain detailed training records, rosters, sign-in sheets, and pass/fail assessments using defined grading criteria
• Submit after-action reports, performance summaries, and feedback to the Training Lead
• Identify trends or challenges in student performance and provide structured feedback to help refine future curriculum
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Mission Success, to ensure training aligns with operational realities and system capabilities
• Provide end user feedback across internal departments to inform product development and drive continuous improvement
• Maintain professionalism and instructional quality across both classroom and range environments

You should have the following

• Prior military experience or experience working with the military (strongly preferred)
• Experience teaching, coaching, or mentoring adults in technical or tactical environments (strongly preferred)
• Possess a valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or obtain certification within 45 days of hire
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and classroom leadership skills
• Familiarity with FPV systems and UAS operations, including basic air and ground components
• Confidence leading groups in both classroom and field environments, with the ability to adapt on the fly
• Experience using flight simulators as part of training programs (preferred)
• Working knowledge and experience with ATAK (preferred)
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, including grading, reporting, and inventory tracking
• A high level of composure and professionalism in fast-paced or austere conditions
• Initiative and commitment to continuous professional development, with an emphasis on technical and tactical proficiency
• A mission-first mindset, willingness to travel, and a strong sense of ownership over training outcomes

US Salary Range

$67,500 - $94,500 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.