Leidos | BD-700 Instructor

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Global 6000/6500 Flight Instructor to join its Defense Group in El Paso, TX. The Flight Instructor will play a crucial role in training and ensuring the proficiency of the next generation of U.S. Army Fixed-Wing Aviators. This individual will uphold the highest standards of aviation skill, safety, professionalism, and customer focus.

The Flight Instructor will deliver both ground and flight instruction to U.S. Army personnel, conduct and document flight evaluations in accordance with the Leidos Global 6000/6500 Program of Instruction and/or US Army Global 6000/6500 Aircrew Training Manual (ATM). They will manage and monitor aircrew crew endurance status to ensure compliance with DCMA 8210.1D, AR 95-20, and 14 CFR Part 91. The Flight Instructor will also assist in the development, review, and implementation of the Program of Instruction/Syllabus according to U.S. Army TRADOC requirements. This position serves as a point of contact for site interactions with the Government Flight Representative (GFR) and other resident U.S. Government personnel, and acts as a Contractor’s Requesting Official (CRO). They will operate aircraft in compliance with all applicable regulations, program and corporate policies, and manage all aircraft movement requests, including coordination of PPRs, APACS requests and ATO compliance, and will liaise with U.S. Government Flight Operations Personnel and GFR.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 12-15 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 10-13 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizenship with an active DoD SECRET level security clearance.
• Current passport and a valid state driver's license.
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Two (2) or more years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
• 1,500 hours of Pilot-in-Command (PIC) total time.
• 500 hours PIC in a Global 6000/6500 aircraft or similar aircraft type.
• Ability to complete a BD-700 Global Vision Type Certification without restrictions.
• Commercial Airplane Multiengine, Instructor Pilot (CFI/MEI) and Instrument Airplane Airman Certificate.
• FCC Radio Telephone Operator License.
• U.S. military aviation experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CFI/CFII/MEI certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BD-700 (6000/6500 series) FAA type rating.
• CFI/CFII/MEI certification.
• International experience operating in the NAT HLA.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
• 2,000 hours of PIC time.
• 1,500 hours of Multiengine time.
• 300 hours of Instrument (actual) time.
• Rating held for the last three (3) consecutive years.
• Former U.S. Military Instructor Pilot and Instrument Flight Examiner.
• U.S. Army Instructor Pilot, Instrument Flight Examiner.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $126,100.00 to $227,950.00. Leidos considers various factors when determining compensation, including the responsibilities of the role, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market data.

Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Leidos will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.