Lakota Simulator Instructor Operator
Leidos is seeking a qualified Lakota Simulator Instructor Operator to support the Army National Guard (ANG) Aviation Training Services and Operational Support (ATSOS) program in Edgewood, MD. As a Simulator Instructor Operator, the individual will provide comprehensive training on various simulation devices, including the LUH-72A Cockpit Procedure Trainer (CPT), LUH-72A Synthetic Flight Training System (SFTS), Advanced Blackhawk Flight Simulator (ABHFS), UH-60A/L SFTS, CH-47F Transportable Flight Proficiency Simulator (TFPS), and UH-60V/M Blackhawk Aviation Trainer (BAT). This role involves providing training on approved Programs of Instruction (POIs), Aircrew Training Manual (ATM) simulation training for regional units, familiarization training, and authorized tours.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Deliver simulated flight training to students and regional users, focusing on aircraft systems, emergency procedures, and instrument flight procedures.
- Develop and maintain mission training scenarios for regional users.
- Provide instruction and evaluation to student pilots according to Training Support Packages.
- Conduct Aircrew Coordination Training-Enhanced (ACT-E) in accordance with the approved course Training Support Package.
- Maintain training records for formal course students and ATP records.
- Conduct academic platform instruction for various courses, including the Instructor Operator course, Instrument Flight Examiner Prep course, and Aviation Qualification Course.
- Facilitate pre-mission planning and after-action reviews for all simulation periods.
- Complete all aircrew training program (ATP) requirements.
- Develop, update, and publish schedules via an electronic database.
- Conduct annual simulation scheduling conferences.
- Track schedule changes and prepare monthly reports for flight simulators and hardware maintenance trainers.
- Coordinate with simulator maintenance contractors to track simulator status and service requests.
- Coordinate with unit course managers to schedule formal course simulation time.
- Coordinate with regional users and National Guard Bureau representatives to ensure proper utilization of allocated hours/devices.
- Verify and correct contractor device performance reports.
- Update flight schedules in accordance with maintenance schedules.
- Maintain and review a publication library.
- Act as a Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS) Fire Desk Operator.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma with 8 years of experience or Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of experience.
- Qualified as an Instructor Pilot in the respective aircraft simulator and an Instrument Flight Examiner, or three years of experience as an Aviation Simulator I/O.
- Prior experience training or operating with Army Aviation (or Military Equivalent).
- USAACE / AATS qualified Instructor Pilot in the airframe or a minimum of 3 years of experience as an I/O.
- Instructor Training Course (ITC) or ABIC qualified or complete AATS provided ABIC course within 12 months of hire.
- Meet instructor qualification requirements as defined by the Aviation proponent.
- Qualified as a unit trainer, instructor pilot, or maintenance test flight examiner with demonstrated simulator operations experience.
- USAACE qualified Instrument Flight Examiner.
- Complete unit aircrew training program within 3 months of starting work if not an instructor pilot.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Products.
The anticipated close date for this job requisition is no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date of February 14, 2025.
Pay Range: $63,700.00 – $115,150.00. The Leidos pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation.
Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.