The Contract Instructor (CI) reports directly to the Site Manager. The FA-18EF Contract Instructor's primary job responsibilities are as follows:

• Conduct scheduled CI-led/supported training for Training Device and Systems Training, including briefs and debriefs, using traditional and modern tools such as interactive whiteboards, computers, and video projector systems.
• Evaluate student training/mission performance as required and record trainer performance IAW established criteria.
• Review curriculum, assess, and recommend improvements to the training program.
• Maintain, assess, and recommend improvements to mission scenarios for effectiveness and currency.
• Provide classroom instruction and recommendations for improvement to include test and test materials, lesson plans, and trainee guides under the guidelines of current directives.
• Academic instruction to include Instructor-led lectures, discussions for Crew Resource Management, Instrument Ground School, and self-paced Computer Aided Instruction and Computer Based Training in support of courses required for each platform.
• Assist with training device inspections and certification programs and other special projects.
• Other additional CI support and collateral responsibilities/duties as assigned by the Site Manager.

Pay Rate: The rate for this position is $111.39/hr. However, Valiant considers several factors, including but not limited to, market data, business considerations, internal equity, the role and responsibilities of the position, a candidate's work experience, education, and training, when extending an offer.

Benefits: This position includes a competitive benefits package. The provision of benefits are outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

• NATOPS qualified aircrew member (Pilot or Electronic Warfare Officer) of the FA-18EF aircraft within the preceding 5 years and have a minimum of 1 deployed fleet tour and 500 flying hours in the FA-18EF or have been a designated FA-18EF CI within the preceding 2 years.
• The applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to receive and maintain a minimum of a TS clearance for access to classified information.
• The applicant must be a US citizen, possess the ability to obtain a US passport, and must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Requires mental alertness and acute concentration for long periods of time during training scenarios.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, and/or sit for extended periods of time (2 hours+).
• Must present a professional appearance at all times.