Global 6000/6500 Flight Instructor
Location: El Paso, TX
Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place by supporting customers in the Defense Industry in achieving their critical missions. From airborne sensors alerting warfighters to autonomous maritime platforms protecting sea lanes, dedicated Leidos Defense Group employees are solving critical challenges across the globe. As a full-service provider of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions, Leidos delivers comprehensive life cycle support – including air and ground ISR processing, ground and flight training, and providing complete solutions for government agencies.
The Defense Group at Leidos is seeking a Global 6000/6500 Flight Instructor to be based onsite in El Paso, TX. This vital role supports the training and proficiency development of the next generation of U.S. Army Fixed-Wing Aviators. The Flight Instructor is expected to meet the highest standards of aviator skill, safety, professionalism, and customer focus.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides Ground and Flight Training to U.S. Army Personnel.
- Conducts and documents flight evaluations in accordance with the Leidos Global 6000/6500 Program of Instruction and/or U.S. Army Global 6000/6500 Aircrew Training Manual (ATM).
- Manages and monitors all aircrew Crew Endurance status to ensure DCMA 8210.1D, AR 95-20, and 14 CFR Part 91 compliance.
- Assists the Senior Flight Instructor with the development, review, and implementation of the Program of Instruction / Syllabus in accordance with U.S. Army TRADOC requirements.
- Acts as a Point of Contact (POC) for site interaction with the Government Flight Representative (GFR) and other resident U.S. Government personnel.
- Acts as a Contractor’s Requesting Official (CRO).
- Operates aircraft in accordance with applicable regulations and program/corporate policies and procedures.
- Manages all aircraft movement requests, including coordination of Prior Permission Required (PPRs), Aircraft Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS) requests, and Air Tasking Order (ATO) compliance.
- Liaises with U.S. Government Flight Operations Personnel and the GFR.
- Performs flight operations, duties, and responsibilities as required.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 17 – 22 years of prior relevant experience; or Master's degree with 15 – 20 years of prior relevant experience; or Doctorate with 13 – 16 years of prior relevant experience.
- U.S. Citizenship is required, with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
- Must possess a current passport and a valid state driver’s license.
- Must possess a current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
- Two (2) or more years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
- 1,500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) total time.
- 500 hours PIC in a Global 6000/6500 aircraft or similar aircraft type.
- Able to complete a BD-700 Global Vision Type Certification without restrictions.
- Must hold at least a Commercial Airplane Multiengine, Instructor Pilot (CFI/MEI) and Instrument Airplane Airman Certificates.
- FCC Radio Telephone Operator License required.
- Must have 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.
- Current 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.
Pay Range:
$148,850.00 - $269,075.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet. 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 consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws.