Global 6000/6500 Flight Instructor
Leidos, a leading provider of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions, seeks a highly skilled and experienced Global 6000/6500 Flight Instructor to join its Defense Group team in El Paso, TX. The incumbent will be responsible for delivering comprehensive ground and flight training to the next generation of U.S. Army Fixed-Wing Aviators, upholding the highest standards of aviation expertise, safety, professionalism, and customer focus.
Responsibilities:
- Provide ground and flight training 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).
- Manage and monitor aircrew Crew Endurance status to ensure compliance with DCMA 8210.1D, AR 95-20, and 14 CFR Part 91.
- Assist the Senior Flight Instructor in the development, review, and implementation of the Program of Instruction/Syllabus in accordance with U.S. Army TRADOC requirements.
- Serve as a Point of Contact for site interaction with the Government Flight Representative (GFR) and other resident US Government personnel.
- Act as a Contractor’s Requesting Official (CRO).
- Operate aircraft in accordance with applicable regulations, and program/corporate policies and procedures.
- Manage all aircraft movement requests, including coordination of Prior Permission Required (PPRs), Aircraft Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS) requests, and Air Tasking Order (ATO) compliance.
- Liaise with U.S. Government Flight Operations Personnel and the GFR.
- Perform flight operations duties and responsibilities as required.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (BS) or equivalent experience with 17-22 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 15-20 years of relevant experience; or a Doctorate with 13-16 years of relevant experience.
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
- Current passport and valid state driver’s license.
- Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Class II Medical Certificate.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
- 1,500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) total flight 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.
- Federal Communications Commission (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.
- Active DoD Secret security clearance.
- CFI/CFII/MEI certification.
- International experience operating in the North Atlantic Tracks High Level Airspace (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.
- Instructor 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.
Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants 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 in accordance with relevant laws.