ASEC | Instructor

ASEC seeks a full-time Training Expert - P-8A Pilot/Flight Instructor in Jacksonville, Florida. This role is dedicated to enhancing P-8A pilot proficiency and mission readiness through comprehensive instruction and evaluation.

About the Role

The Training Expert - P-8A Pilot/Flight Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality simulator, classroom, and flight instruction to P-8A pilots. This position involves providing mission-focused training both on-site and at customer locations, conducting thorough pilot evaluations covering mission planning, systems knowledge, and operational procedures, and offering constructive feedback to foster pilot qualification, proficiency, and professional development. The role also includes maintaining training documentation, collaborating with subject-matter experts, promoting safety and compliance, supporting occasional weekend instruction, and undertaking up to 25% annual travel within CONUS and OCONUS.

Requirements

• A minimum of eight years of operational flight experience, with substantial time in the P-8A aircraft.
• Prior P-8A Pilot Instructor or Evaluator experience is strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience in fleet or training-squadron environments, such as an FRS or operational unit.
• Strong knowledge of P-8A aircraft systems and operations.
• Familiarity with Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance mission sets.
• Understanding of Crew Resource Management principles.
• Experience with simulator-based training environments and modern training technologies.
• Experience supporting simulator instruction in a training or operational setting is advantageous.
• Advanced instructor qualifications or designations such as WTI or MTS are preferred.
• P-8A Pilot Instructor qualification or previous qualification is required.
• Relevant military or FAA pilot certifications are necessary.
• NATOPS Instructor or Evaluator designation is preferred.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A proactive and independent work style.
• Analytical problem-solving ability.
• Strong organizational skills to balance competing priorities.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance is required; an active Secret clearance is preferred.