LSI | Instructor

P-3 In-Flight Technician (IFT) Instructor – Special Qualifications (SQ) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

About LSI

LSI is a distinguished employee-owned company committed to developing innovative training solutions for military and allied forces worldwide. Comprised of dynamic teams of professionals, LSI leverages the finest technical expertise, passionate creativity, and a visionary outlook to deliver state-of-the-art high-fidelity training devices, complex computer-based distributed learning products, and comprehensive technical publications.

The company's mission is to prepare military personnel and allies to be battle-ready through cutting-edge training products and services, striving to be the premier provider of military training solutions recognized for innovation and excellence. LSI's culture is shaped by core guiding principles, including ESOP sustainability, individual ownership, clear communication, relentless pursuit of excellence, pride in work, a strong customer focus, assuming positive intent, and fostering a "one voice" collaborative environment where every employee-owner is empowered to contribute to collective success.

Job Summary

LSI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced P-3 In-Flight Technician (IFT) Instructor and Special Qualifications (SQ) Subject Matter Expert (SME). This critical role involves developing comprehensive training curricula and delivering expert on-site instruction for mission system operator flight training. The Instructor will support Department of Defense (DoD) or commercial contracts with military, foreign military, or domestic customers, ensuring the highest standards of operational readiness and proficiency.

Key Responsibilities

The P-3 IFT Instructor – SQ SME will perform a range of critical duties, including but not limited to:

• Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the training of aircrew operators, aircraft technicians, and maintainers of systems or subsystems.
• Analyzing, designing, and developing training courses and computer-based courseware from source materials, adhering to applicable standards and formats using both proprietary and commercial software tools.
• Collaborating as a vital member of a project team, working closely with Project Managers, other SMEs, Instructional Designers (ID), and Graphic Specialists (GS) to produce high-quality courseware. This also encompasses external interaction with customer IDs, SMEs, and DoD representatives.
• Conducting various flight crew duties, exercising independent discretion in the operation of platform-specific systems to ensure the safety-of-flight for the aircraft and crew. These duties encompass:
  • Performing requisite aircraft and equipment inspections.
  • Operating platform-specific avionics and armament/ordnance mission systems.
  • Troubleshooting discrepant aircraft mission-essential systems.
  • Safe handling of Search and/or Kill Stores.
  • Safe handling of Cartridge Actuated Devices (CADs).
  • Operating Support Equipment (SE).
  • Performing off-site aircraft maintenance as required.
• Providing on-site classroom and practical instruction, along with comprehensive evaluation of students, including active-duty foreign military personnel.
• Maintaining strict awareness and adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) restrictions concerning the export of military hardware and training services.
• Ensuring the safe handling of Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE), Information (GFI), Materials (GFM), sensitive materials (documents and equipment), and any end items utilized for training.
• Adhering to a standard weekly schedule with the flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Assisting in the development of training level-of-effort estimates for customers.
• Conducting briefings and directly interfacing with customers as required.
• Performing other assigned duties to support project objectives.

Required Qualifications

Candidates for this position must possess the following qualifications:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including Instructional Designers, Subject Matter Experts, Graphic Specialists, and Programmers, to develop cutting-edge computer-based courseware.
• Proven capacity for consistent exercise of discretion while working independently to proactively develop training materials and deliver both ground-based and in-flight training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective interaction with military and government personnel and the ability to communicate technical concepts in layman's terms.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness to provide comprehensive instructions to members of foreign militaries.
• Exceptional computer skills, including proficiency in word processing, graphics manipulation, spreadsheet development, database familiarity, and desktop publishing applications.
• Aptitude to rapidly acquire additional computer skills for web-based courseware development, including familiarity with Javascript, HTML, JAVA, SQL/TSQL, and Access.
• Familiarity with prescribed processes for Computer-Aided Instruction (CAI), Computer-Based Training (CBT), Interactive Multi-Media (IMI), and Web-Based Training (WBT).
• Proficiency in working with standard office equipment, such as personal computers, scanners, printers, copiers, email, FAX machines, and other required audio/visual equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance when required by contract.
• Compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or Department of the Navy aeromedical and survival requirements as specified within the DoD Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations instruction, or the primary customer’s contract.
• Qualification or ability to attain requalification on the P-3 aircraft as specified within the DoD Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations, or the primary customer’s contract.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduation from a Fleet Replacement In-Flight Technician (IFT) Category 1 Pipeline course with Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) code 8262 (P-3C U III IFT) or 9402 (P-3C Update III SUW Improvement Program (AIP)).
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience as an IFT within a P-3 squadron.
• Current qualification as a Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) or Squadron level Instructor.

Desired Qualifications

The following qualifications are highly preferred:

• Possession of Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) code 9502 (Instructor) and/or Master Training Specialist (MTS) designation.
• Designation as an Avionics and Related Systems Collateral Duty Inspector.