Job Description
Valiant is looking for a H‑60 Contract Instructor Aircrew (CIA) to join our team!
Valiant is seeking an experienced H‑60 Contract Instructor Aircrew (CIA) to support Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) training at Naval Station Norfolk. This role provides high‑fidelity simulator, training device, and classroom instruction for H‑60 enlisted aircrew students, evaluates performance, and supports continuous improvement of curriculum, mission scenarios, and training systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct scheduled instructor‑led and instructor‑supported simulator, training device, and systems instruction, including briefs and debriefs.
- Deliver classroom instruction, academic testing, lesson plans, trainee guides, CRM instruction, and Instrument Ground School content applicable to aircrew.
- Evaluate student aircrew training performance, mission execution, and crew coordination; document results in accordance with established criteria.
- Provide instruction on H‑60 aircraft systems, mission coordination, crew duties, and normal/emergency procedures applicable to enlisted aircrew.
- Provide instruction on training device operation, briefing/debriefing standards, grading criteria, and assessment methodology.
- Assist with simulator and training device inspections, certifications, mishap recreation support, and special projects.
- Maintain, assess, and recommend improvements to mission scenarios, ensuring accuracy, realism, and alignment with current fleet requirements.
- Review curriculum and recommend updates based on NATOPS changes, engineering changes, tactical updates, 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 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 clearance; TS/SCI preferred. Must be willing and able to obtain a TS/SCI in the future.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be or have been an H‑60 NATOPS‑qualified Aircrewman within the previous five years, or have served as an H‑60 simulator/training device instructor within the previous five years.
- Must have completed at least one Fleet tour.
- Minimum 800 hours of H‑60 or similar aircraft flight time (aircrew).
- Must successfully complete required NATOPS open‑book, closed‑book, and oral examinations, and maintain annual qualification currency.
- Must demonstrate understanding of H‑60 aircrew mission execution, 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.
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.
