Consortiq, established in 2015, began as a drone training provider and software company. Over time, our focus has evolved, with our operations now comprising 25% consulting, 35% training, and 35% data capture. We operate in the UK and North America, with projects delivered in Ecuador, Mozambique, and various EU regions.
Consortiq’s Core Values:
• Valued Customers
• Customer Value
• Employee Empowerment
Role Overview:
Consortiq is seeking an experienced and focused Global Training Manager to oversee the delivery and development of our UAS training programmes across multiple regions. While this role is UK-based, the successful candidate will also manage training operations in the USA, Canada, and the EU through our partner in Ireland. The role will ensure that our team and clients receive the highest quality, up-to-date UAS training, across a variety of training delivery methods including internal and external instructors.
As the Global Training Manager, you will liaise with the Director of Training for regulatory oversight, the Operations Manager for client requirements, and report directly to the CEO. You will be responsible for both developing and delivering training materials, managing remote and in-person sessions, and ensuring our training meets the highest standards. You will also handle incident investigations, support training events, and assist specific clients with their needs.
This role will require occasional travel, including a few days per month and sometimes extended periods. The position is primarily remote, with flexibility on location within the UK, but you should be prepared to attend meetings and events in locations such as London, the M3/M4 corridor, and Cumbria.
Role Details:
Consortiq Training Management Responsibilities:
• Plan, manage, and track multiple projects to ensure timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Act as Project Manager, working with clients to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables, while developing proposals, SOWs, and reports.
• Negotiate project terms and conditions, identify risks, and develop resolution plans.
• Provide client training and support the development of functional and technical specifications.
• Ensure successful project delivery through effective stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain regular client communication and conduct visits to ensure client satisfaction.
• Mentor and train new team members and provide consultancy as required.
• Evaluate and improve current processes and implement product development initiatives to meet client needs.
• Share industry advancements with clients and the internal team to enhance safety, efficiency, and quality.
Training and Course Management:
• Manage the scheduling and coordination of online and in-person training sessions.
• Monitor course completion, exam results, and certification renewals, ensuring timely post-course administration.
• Provide technical support for trainers and trainees, including through e-learning platforms.
• Oversee the development and delivery of specialised courses such as VTOL, BVLOS, Complex Night Ops, and client-specific programmes.
• Supervise the training of instructors and staff, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Compliance and Flight Operations Support:
• Maintain compliance records for CAA, UAS, and aviation regulatory training.
• Assist with incident investigations and follow up on corrective actions.
• Help track and update flight operation logs, maintenance records, and other UAS documentation.
• Prepare audit materials and compliance submissions.
• Coordinate debriefs for corporate learning and training sessions.
Staff and Stakeholder Coordination:
• Coordinate with trainers, assessors, and external regulatory bodies to ensure seamless communication.
• Manage logistics for training events, workshops, and meetings.
• Assist in scheduling and staffing training sessions, ensuring adequate coverage.
Finance and Procurement Assistance:
• Process invoices for training expenses, software subscriptions, and course materials.
• Assist in budget tracking for training and operational costs.
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers for training resources, certifications, and examinations.
Marketing, Business Development, and Personal Technical Development:
• Support Consortiq’s online presence by engaging on LinkedIn and promoting company activities.
• Attend events and represent the company in the industry.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align technical capabilities with client needs.On-Site Training and Instruction.
• Supervise flight training for pilots of varying competence levels to improve skills.
• Ensure pilots adhere to company procedures and safety standards.
• Maintain training records and assist with UAV maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ensure pilots meet CAA recency requirements and accurately log flight activity.
Essential Skills and Experience:
• Experience operating UAVs, with a strong understanding of flight safety and risk management.
• Proven ability to supervise and mentor pilots at different competency levels.
• Strong understanding of aviation regulations, including CAA and UAS requirements.
• Proficiency in maintaining compliance records and preparing audit materials.
• Experience handling incident report documentation and following up on corrective actions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills for managing training schedules and reporting.
• Tech-savvy with experience in e-learning platforms (Talent LMS), Adobe Express, Google Suite, and CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot).
Other Key Attributes:
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a hybrid environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-evolving industry.
• A proactive approach to staying updated with industry trends.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and clients.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
• The successful candidate will be subject to security checks, including identity verification, employment history, and criminal record checks (DBS).
• A driving license and vehicle are required, as is the ability to travel to North America.
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Sky-Ops are showcasing the Little Ripper Lifesaver Drone as part of their Future Pilots Development Program in both primary and secondary schools. The Little Ripper Lifesaver Drone performed the world’s first ocean rescue carried out by a drone, which saved the lives of 2 teenagers at Lennox Heads in NSW in 2018.
To book Sky-Ops to come to your school, please email: [email protected]
Sky-Ops would like to sincerely thank the Civil Aviation Safety Authority for providing the “Know Your Drone” learning materials
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Rising Aviation High School will host a Ribbon Cutting and Open House at their Addison campus on Thursday, April 21st, 2022, from 11AM-2PM. A first of its kind, aviation and aerospace centric high school in North Texas, Rising Aviation’s mission is to educate the next generation of aviation and aerospace professionals in a real-world environment right on the tarmac.
The innovative educational program is built on the foundations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) curriculum emphasized in many modern academic institutions. But it is uniquely enhanced through the coupling of STEM with aviation technology studies, practical aviation applications, and course completion through content mastery, not merely seat time.
“As a former Texas public school administrator, Certified Flight Instructor and lifelong aviation enthusiast, this is dream job,” said Rising Aviation’s Principal, Brent “Fitz” Fitzgerald. “Rising Aviation is bringing a world class aviation and aerospace education to the masses. Whether your child wants to be a pilot, drone pilot, mechanic or design the next rocket ship to outer space, Rising Aviation will provide a solid foundation for their future.”
The event, co-sponsored by the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce, will kick off at 11AM at Rising Aviation High School at 15506 Wright Brothers Drive in Addison, TX. Please sign up on their home page if you plan to attend – all are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided, and prizes awarded including the chance win a FREE discovery flight!
About Rising Aviation High School
Rising Aviation High School educates students who have career aspirations in aviation, wish to expand their aviation industry skill set, or simply want a challenging STEM educational experience in a safe and secure private school setting. We provide a solid foundation for virtually any future academic or career pursuit. Individuals who require an accelerated education schedule, flexibility to maintain attendance, help with credit recovery, or simply desire an immersive learning experience, will all receive a personalized educational “flight” plan designed, from an affordable private school, for their success in aviation and in life.
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Drone Demo and Public Safety Training Day in Madison, Alabama, happening on Monday, April 4 and Tuesday, April 5. The free two-day event will feature live demonstrations and presentations on enterprise UAS for public safety, with topics such as how agencies can start a drone program, get funding, search & rescue and tactical operations, using thermal, and more.
The event will include educational presentations and trainings from leaders in public safety such as Gary Licquia of senseFly, Wayne Baker from DJI, Jon McBride from Autel, as well as Adorama in-house specialists such as Director of Technical Specialists James Bushey, and more. Go hands-on and learn about public safety usage of enterprise drones and UAS from top manufacturers like DJI, Autel, senseFly, Sony, BRINC and more!
Adorama Drone Demo and Training for Public Safety – Eventbrite Link
WHAT: FREE Drone Demo Training for Public Safety
WHO: Hosted by Adorama Drones, Madison Police Department, and Huntsville Police Department
WHEN: Monday, April 4 – Tuesday, April 5 from 9am – 5PM
WHERE: Insanity Complex in Madison, Alabama
WHY: To provide education to public safety officials from leaders in the space along with Adorama in-house specialists on how to start drone programs, how to get funding, answer important questions surrounding training, insurance, FAA regulations, and more.
- Data module- The first 3 weeks cover data analysis; GIS fundamentals, data types & co-ordinate systems, multispectral sensing, introduction to computer vision and machine learning, advanced spatial analysis methods, data ethics etc. Different mapping applications e.g. agriculture, disease control, emergency response, flood modeling, infrastructure management etc.
- Drone module- In the 4th & 5th week, students are introduced to unmanned aerial systems; flight physics, aircraft performance, propulsion systems, aerostructures, payloads, flight operations, wireless communications etc. will also be covered
In addition to the 2 main modules, students also participate in an entrepreneurship / innovation workshop that equips them with knowledge to start their own businesses in the drone & data industry.
CDDT Level 1 graduates receive:
- CDDT Level 1 Certificate issued by Virginia Tech, Furman University & Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST)
- Trusted Operator Program (TOP) Level 1 Certificate issued by AUVSI
Note that ADDA is currently the only TOP training provider outside the USA
Applications for the next CDDT 1 cohort (cohort 7) are now open. Applications are open to citizens of African countries (preferably between 18-24). Cohort 7 is tentatively scheduled to run from 16th August – 17th Septermber, 2021. Application deadline is Friday, 30th July, 2021, 17:00 CAT. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
If you have any questions or concerns please email us at [email protected] or text us on WhatsApp
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.– Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide Campus recently received a first-of-its-kind waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that will allow students to remotely pilot unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, through online video platforms like Zoom.
“This is a big deal,” said Dr. David Thirtyacre, College of Aeronautics assistant professor and Department of Flight chair. “We’ve worked closely with the FAA on this project for two years and now have the ability to let students fly complex drones, that are not at their location, from anywhere in the United States. This opens up all sorts of training and opportunities for our students.”
Allowing what is known as remote-split operations (RSO), the waiver gives Embry-Riddle students a jump on a valuable technology and is the first of its type to be granted to a civilian organization, Thirtyacre said.
Dr. Joseph Cerreta, associate professor of Aeronautical Science who submitted the waiver request to the FAA, said RSO is especially important for Worldwide Campus students who may not be able fly drones where they live. It also allows students to fly sophisticated aircraft with complex equipment, such as multispectral sensors and thermal cameras, to which they might not otherwise have access. Currently, the Worldwide Campus is the only of Embry-Riddle’s three campuses that has been granted this permission.
The remote-pilot interface can also be customized and include video of the trainer and trainees. Here, associate professor of Aeronautical Science Dr. Joseph Cerreta (top) leads students Ian Kerr (middle) and Casey McGuire (bottom).
The remote-pilot interface can also be customized and include video of the trainer and trainees. Here, associate professor of Aeronautical Science Dr. Joseph Cerreta (top) leads students Ian Kerr (middle) and Casey McGuire (bottom). (Photo: Embry-Riddle)
“RSO introduces complex operational environments for our students to experience the importance of crew resource management, effective communication, aeronautical decision-making and airmanship principles,” said Cerreta. “These are all fundamental components of knowledge, skills and abilities for an unmanned systems operator, which sets Embry-Riddle students apart.”
Ian Kerr, who is in Worldwide’s master’s program in Aeronautics, recently flew a $5,000 Embry-Riddle drone located in Idaho to perform an aerial survey of a cemetery — using artificial intelligence — from his home in Seattle. Another crew member participating in the flight, Casey McGuire, was located at his home in Las Vegas.
“Being able to conduct these missions with experienced pilots such as Dr. Cerreta will allow student pilots like me to become industry leaders,” said Kerr. “Embry-Riddle is paving the way.”
McGuire, who is earning a Bachelor of Science in Unmanned Systems Applications and a Master of Science in Unmanned Systems, called the Idaho flight “one of the most rewarding experiences I have had at Embry-Riddle.”
“I think the opportunity to perform RSO is invaluable for me moving forward,” McGuire said. “The mission involves all of the objectives that many leading industry players are trying to achieve. This was incredible exposure to beyond visual line of sight operations that someday will be more widely accepted and utilized.”
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Sandnes, Norway – Nordic Unmanned receives the European Light UAS Operator
Certificate (LUC) issued by the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority under the EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) EU 2019/947 rules and becomes the first European operator to receive this new certificate for several different models of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
The certificate is issued under the new European Regulation in place since 1.1.2021. The LUC is the first-ever issued in Norway and has LUC number 001.
The certificate allows Nordic Unmanned to deploy its entire fleet of eight different Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) models for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights in all EASA member countries by self-approving its operations and leveraging simplified declaration procedures across all European countries. It replaces the previous regulation where each country had their own rules and procedures that were lacking uniformity from a European operator perspective.
The UAS (drone) models includes among others Schiebel CAMCOPTER® S-100, Staaker BG-200, and Lockheed Martin Indago.
“Obtaining this pan European operator certificate is a major milestone for Nordic Unmanned and increases efficiency of our operations within Europe and decreases the time from customer request to delivery” says Lars A. Landsnes, COO of Nordic Unmanned.
“As approximately 90% of our operational activities are in other European countries than Norway, we will benefit by increasing our market reach and increase our future commercial opportunities by receiving the LUC for our fleet of drones. The implementation of the new regulation in all EASA member countries will further expand our activities and fuel the European market to grow even faster” says Knut Roar Wiig, CEO of Nordic Unmanned.
ABOUT NORDIC UNMANNED
Nordic Unmanned delivers comprehensive data solutions through industry leading expertise, to assist both public and private customers in the transition to unmanned technology. The focus is to support demanding clients by collecting time-critical data with the use of unmanned technology.
Founded in 2014, the company has offices in Sandnes, Oslo, and Frankfurt, and has quickly become one of Europe’s leading providers of unmanned systems and services, with operations across the continent. The company is ISO 9001-2015 certified by DNV-GL as a UAV and sensor operator.
For more information visit nordicunmanned.com