Flight Operations Associate (UAS)

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas, United States; on-site support for UAS missions

Salary: Up to $4,166.67 per month ($50,000 annually, approximately)

Company

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is a Hispanic-Serving and Minority-Serving Institution within the Texas A&M University System, with an Autonomy Research Institute and approximately 11,000 students.

What you will do

• Support pre-mission planning, on-site execution, and post-mission activities for UAS operations.
• Provide ground support by coordinating equipment, personnel, resources, logistics, and mission schedules.
• Maintain mission logs, training records, equipment documentation, personnel assignments, reports, and compliance records.
• Prepare and update SOPs, training manuals, safety guidelines, checklists, and other operational documents.
• Coordinate flight operations meetings, agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Participate in post-mission reviews and safety audits and contribute to improved safety protocols.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and two years of related experience; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED with four years of related experience, or a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, high articulation, and professionalism.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to take initiative, identify improvement opportunities, and manage and prioritize tasks, resources, and time.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and as part of a team.
• Employment is contingent on credential and information verification and completion of a criminal history investigation; all positions are security-sensitive.

Nice to have

• Associate’s degree or higher.
• Knowledge of aviation terminology and best practices.
• At least two years of aviation experience in airport operations, UAS operations, crewed aircraft flying, air traffic control, aviation maintenance, or equivalent military experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, flexible spending, and dependent-care spending benefits.
• Retirement through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan, plus voluntary deferred compensation options.
• Vacation, sick leave, birthday leave, and 12–15 paid holidays annually.
• Tuition benefits including public loan forgiveness, book scholarships, and up to 100% tuition coverage for 18 credit hours per fiscal year, subject to applicable rules.
• Wellness, counseling, work-life, financial, legal, and dual-career partner programs.
• Employment may be impacted by the September 19, 2025 presidential proclamation and the January 27, 2026 Texas governor moratorium.