Company Overview
Volatus Aerospace Inc. is a global leader in aerial solutions, with 100+ years of combined aviation expertise. We specialize in delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions that integrate both piloted and remotely piloted systems. Our offerings include remote operations, enterprise equipment sales, training, and aerial services, aimed at enhancing real-world applications across industries. Our headquarters is based in Vaughan, Ontario with a global reach, supporting clients across multiple sectors including energy, public safety, and infrastructure.
Job Overview
The Lead Trainer – Defense & Public Safety, North America is a senior, customer-facing leadership role responsible for designing, delivering, and evolving advanced unmanned systems training programs for military and public safety organizations.
This position blends:
- Operational subject-matter expertise
- Training program leadership
- Platform development collaboration
- Business development support
In addition to developing course material designed for military and public safety organizations, you will play a critical role in shaping training concepts for emerging proprietary MALE platforms, working alongside engineering teams to build scalable, mission-ready training programs. Training will focus on both procedural excellence and tactical employment, ensuring customers can safely, effectively, and operationally deploy systems in real-world environments.
Travel Required (Domestic & International)
Key Responsibilities
Training Development & Delivery
- Design, deliver and continuously improve training programs such as:
- FPV field applications (both tactical and strategic)
- MALE UAS border and asset surveillance and security
- Overwatch and crowd security
- Emergency response
- Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Operations and Planning (red teaming)
- Other tactical and strategic applications for small to large drone platforms in real-world defense and public safety / emergency response missions utilizing advanced sensor technologies.
- Develop curriculum covering:
- Platform – specific operation and maintenance
- Procedural Training (SOPs, checklists, safety protocols, and airspace considerations)
- Tactical and strategic deployment aligned with real-word defense and public safety missions for both operators and decision makers.
- Deliver instructor-led training to:
- U.S. and Canadian military units and their leadership
- Federal, state/provincial, and local public safety agencies
- Adapt content based on mission sets, threat environments, and regulatory frameworks
Platform & Capability Development
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Partner with engineering and product teams:
- Learn emerging in-house MALE platforms during development
- Define training requirements, syllabi, and documentation
- Ensure training considerations are integrated into platform design where appropriate
- Act as a subject-matter expert (SME) for operational use cases and training implications.
Business Development & Customer Engagement
- Support business development and sales efforts by:
- Identifying prospective defense and public safety customers
- Recognizing training, capability, and operational gaps where solutions may apply
- Participating in customer meetings, demonstrations, and evaluations
- Act as a trusted technical and operational advisor to customers throughout the sales and delivery lifecycle
- Provide feedback from customers to internal teams to inform product and training strategy
Leadership & Representation
- Serve as the lead training authority for defense and public safety customers in North America
- Represent Volatus Aerospace professionally with military and public safety stakeholders
- Contribute to the development of standardized training frameworks as the organization scales
Required Qualifications
- Military, Public Safety service, or significant real-world operational experience with:
- Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), ISR platforms, FPV systems, or related capabilities
- Must have hands-on experience with:
- MALE UAS operations
- FPV UAS
- Counter-UAS (C-UAS) operations or systems
- Prior experience in training, instruction, or curriculum development (formal or informal)
- Strong understanding of operational procedures, safety, and mission execution
- Ability to communicate complex technical and tactical concepts clearly to varied audiences
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively
Preferred Qualifications
- Instructor qualification or formal training role in military or public safety organizations, especially in C-UAS.
- Experience delivering training to external customers or partner organizations
- Familiarity with U.S. and/or Canadian defense and public safety environments
- Exposure to new platform introduction, test & evaluation, or capability stand-up
- Business development, sales support, or customer engagement experience
- Experience operating in joint, coalition, or interagency environments.
Why Join Volatus Aerospace
At Volatus Aerospace, you’ll join an innovative and fast-growing organization at the forefront of aerospace autonomy. We offer:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- A collaborative and supportive work environment
- The opportunity to work on mission-critical aerospace programs with national and global impact
How to Apply
If you are ready to take your career to new heights, please apply with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.
