Leidos | Instructor

LUH‑72A Lakota Simulator Instructor Operator

Location: Marana, AZ | Army National Guard (ARNG) ATSOS Program

Position Overview

Leidos is seeking a qualified LUH‑72A Lakota Simulator Instructor Operator to support the Army National Guard Aviation Training Services and Operational Support (ATSOS) program at the Western Army Aviation Training Site (WAATS). This role is essential to maintaining the readiness and technical proficiency of Army National Guard aviators by providing high-fidelity simulation instruction and operational support.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver simulated flight training with a focus on aircraft systems, emergency procedures, and instrument flight operations.
• Develop and maintain mission-focused training scenarios and provide instruction/evaluation according to approved Training Support Packages.
• Conduct Aircrew Coordination Training-Enhanced (ACT‑E) instruction.
• Maintain accurate training records for formal course students and readiness-level progression trainees.
• Provide academic instruction for Instructor Operator, Instrument Flight Examiner, Aviation Qualification, Instructor Pilot, and Functional Check Pilot programs.
• Lead pre-mission planning and after-action reviews for all simulation events.
• Ensure all Aircrew Training Program (ATP) requirements meet DCMA INST 8210‑1D, AR 95‑1, and applicable dATM standards.
• Manage simulation schedules, track utilization, and coordinate with maintenance teams for system status and service requests.
• Oversee device performance reporting and maintain a comprehensive simulator publication library.
• Serve as an RFMSS Fire Desk Operator to schedule and close out simulator periods.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of experience.
• Qualified as an Instructor Pilot in the respective aircraft simulator and as an Instrument Flight Examiner, OR three years of documented experience as an Aviation Simulator I/O in the required device.
• Prior Army Aviation or military equivalent training and operational experience.
• USAACE/AATS‑qualified Instructor Pilot in the applicable airframe OR minimum 3 years of I/O experience in the assigned device.
• Instructor Training Course (ITC) or ABIC qualified (or ability to complete AATS-provided ABIC within 12 months).
• Must meet instructor qualification requirements per TR 350‑10 and TR 350‑70.
• Qualified as a unit trainer, instructor pilot, or maintenance test flight examiner with simulator operations experience.
• USAACE‑qualified Instrument Flight Examiner.
• Ability to complete unit aircrew training program within 3 months if not currently an Instructor Pilot.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a favorable background investigation or security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation

The anticipated pay range for this position is $65,650.00 – $118,675.00. Compensation is determined based on education, experience, skills, and internal equity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Leidos is committed to non-discrimination and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.