Advanced Training Systems Exercise Instructor (PTOC)

The Advanced Training Systems Exercise Instructor (ATSEI) reports directly to the Site Manager. The FA-18EF Contract Instructor's primary job responsibilities are as follows:

• Conduct scheduled CI-led/supported training for Training Device and Systems Training, including briefs and debriefs, using traditional and modern tools such as interactive whiteboards, computers, and video projector systems.
• Evaluate student training/mission performance as required and record trainer performance IAW established criteria.
• Review curriculum, assess, and recommend improvements to the training program.
• Maintain, assess, and recommend improvements to mission scenarios for effectiveness and currency.
• Provide classroom instruction and recommendations for improvement to include test and test materials, lesson plans, and trainee guides under the guidelines of current directives.
• Academic instruction to include Instructor-led lectures, discussions for Crew Resource Management, Instrument Ground School, and self-paced Computer Aided Instruction and Computer Based Training in
  support of courses required for each platform.
• Assist with training device inspections and certification programs and other special projects.
• Other additional CI support and collateral responsibilities/duties as assigned by the Site Manager.

Pay Rate:
The rate for this position is $103.43/hr with an additional over $7/hour in lieu. However, Valiant considers several factors, including but not limited to, market data, business considerations, internal equity, the role and responsibilities of the position, a candidate's work experience, education, and training, when extending an offer.

Benefits: This position includes a competitive benefits package. The provision of benefits are outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Valiant Integrated Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ideal candidates for the Advanced Training Systems Exercise Instructor:

• Have been an F/A-18 E/F Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) qualified Pilot or WSO preferably within the last two (2) years.
• Preferably a former Weapon School graduate (NAWDC, MAWTS-1, EAWS/HAVOC) with operational experience within the past 3 years as a Weapon and Tactics Instructor (Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor (SFTI) or Air Interdiction Mission Commander (AIMC)).
• Each Pilot or WSO candidate will have a minimum of one (1) Fleet tour and eight hundred (800) flying hours in the F/A-18 E/F platform preferably.
• Applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to receive and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, possess ability to obtain a U.S. passport and must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Requires mental alertness and acute concentration for prolonged periods of time and the physical ability to walk, stand and/or sit for extended periods of time.
• Present a professional appearance.
• Conduct all other duties as directed/assigned in the Statement of Work and/or Contract.
• Function as a member of an Instructor Team, reporting directly to the Site Manager.
• Upon hire, will be subject to additional Government vetting in IAW requirements.