University of Maryland - College Park, MD
posted 4 months ago
The UAS Operations Director (UOD) at the University of Maryland plays a pivotal role in supporting the UMD UAS Research and Operations Center (UROC) by leading and managing engineering efforts and flight operations within the Center's Operations department. This position is located in St. Mary's County and is essential for overseeing a team of engineers dedicated to the design, upgrade, modification, prototyping, and testing of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for research and educational purposes. The UOD will utilize extensive UAS flying experience to supervise the flight operations team and actively participate in field operations, flying a diverse range of commercial and custom drones to support various research and engineering initiatives. In this role, the UOD is responsible for managing the team's workload to ensure that projects are completed professionally and safely, aligning efforts with the priorities set by the UROC Director. The UOD will assist in business development and provide guidance on professional development and training for both the engineering and operator workforce. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), overseeing operations and maintenance processes, managing project logistics, and ensuring adherence to best practices for UROC drones. The UOD will also guide the development and updating of proficiency standards for UROC pilots and perform additional tasks as necessary to facilitate the mission of UROC. The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland is committed to high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing students to tackle the 21st-century Grand Challenges such as energy, environment, security, and human health. The Clark School aims to lead and transform the engineering discipline, accelerate entrepreneurship, and convert research and learning activities into innovations that benefit society.