Valiant Integrated Services

F/A-18 CIP

Valiant Integrated Services  •  Virginia (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Valiant is looking for a Part-Time F/A-18 CIP to join our team!

Valiant is seeking an experienced F/A‑18E/F Contract Instructor to support Fleet Replacement Squadron training at NAS Oceana. This role delivers simulator, classroom, and systems instruction, evaluates student performance, and supports curriculum and training device improvements for the F/A‑18E/F Super Hornet platform.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct scheduled instructor‑led and instructor‑supported simulator, training device, and systems instruction, including briefs and debriefs.
  • Provide classroom instruction, tests, lesson plans, trainee guides, and academic support including CRM and Instrument Ground School.
  • Evaluate student training and mission performance and document results in accordance with established criteria.
  • Provide instruction on F/A‑18E/F aircraft systems, mission coordination, and normal and emergency procedures.
  • Provide instruction on training device operation, briefing and debriefing procedures, and grading and assessment standards.
  • Assist with simulator and training device inspections, certifications, mishap recreation, and special projects.
  • Maintain, assess, and recommend improvements to mission scenarios for effectiveness and currency.
  • Review curriculum and recommend improvements based on NATOPS changes, engineering changes, and evolving mission requirements.
  • Support Additional Duties including curriculum maintenance, testing instrument updates, feedback methodology, syllabus reviews, and validation of Maintenance Action Forms.
  • Support Collateral Duties including scheduling coordination, instructor training currency, instructional material management, required reading compliance, grading, attendance documentation, trainer performance evaluation, and instructor certification maintenance.
  • Attend required Government‑scheduled meetings including Scheduling, Standardization, Instructor Pilot/Aircrew, Phase Head, and Intelligence Updates.
  • Maintain general cleanliness and housekeeping of assigned spaces and work areas
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active Secret, TS/SCI preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be or have been an F/A‑18E/F NATOPS‑qualified IP/WSO within the previous five years or have been an F/A‑18E/F simulator instructor within the previous five years.
  • Must have a minimum of one Fleet tour.
  • Minimum 800 flying hours in the F/A‑18 or similar tactical jet aircraft.
  • Must successfully complete F/A‑18E/F NATOPS open‑book, closed‑book, and oral exams and annually renew qualifications.
  • Must demonstrate understanding of F/A‑18E/F mission, crew procedures, tactics, threat systems, syllabus flow, and curriculum change processes.
  • Ability to maintain proficiency with syllabus changes, required reading, and updates to publications.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain situational awareness during extended training scenarios.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to walk on uneven surfaces.
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to climb two flights of stairs and ladders.
  • Ability to lift, climb, and perform physical tasks as needed.
  • Ability to maintain focus and situational awareness during extended training scenarios.
Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.
Valiant Integrated Services

About Valiant Integrated Services

Valiant empowers the world’s most critical missions by training, equipping, protecting, sustaining, and supporting those who serve. Valiant’s 4,500 employees enable government departments and agencies, global peacekeepers, relief workers, and disaster response teams to complete their missions efficiently and effectively in some of the most complex environments worldwide. Valiant is based in Herndon, Va. and deploys expertise for customers in the areas of Training, Simulation, and Readiness; Engineering and Analysis; Logistics and Sustainment; Mission and Contingency Operations; Operations, Maintenance, and Management; and Program Management. For more information, visit www.onevaliant.com, and follow Valiant on LinkedIn or Facebook.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Herndon, Virginia
Year Founded
2017
Website
onevaliant.com
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