Airborne Mission Systems Instructor

Leidos•Albuquerque, NM

11d•$65,650 - $118,675•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an experienced instructor to join their team as a Direct Support Operator (DSO) Flight Instructor at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. This role involves training Career Enlisted Aviators on the Joint Threat Warning System (JTWS) Air and other advanced systems. The position includes classroom instruction, simulator training, and airborne operations, directly impacting aviators preparing for real-world missions. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.

Requirements

6+ years of experience.
Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience.
Active TS/SCI clearance required on Day 1.
Ability to pass and maintain requisite flight physical qualifications for the duration of employment, as directed by the COR.
Proven instructional expertise, ideally with prior flight instructor experience.
Strong customer service skills, navigating interactions with military officers and civilian managers.
Ability to lead independently while thriving within a high-performance, dynamic team.
Strong communication skills—both verbal and written.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office Suite and flight training and integration software, such as Patriot Excalibur (PEX) and Graduate / Training Integration Management System (G/TIMS).

Nice To Haves

Former DSO instructors or operators
Former TSO operators/instructors
Former RJ, Compass Call, and Airborne Instructors

Responsibilities

Serve as a Direct Support Operator Instructor, training 1A8 career field personnel for basic qualifications, mission qualifications, aircraft differences, re-qualification, and instructor upgrades.
Deliver engaging training on mission planning, flight safety, airmanship, threat warning, TTPs, and COMSEC procedures.
Develop and refine classroom instruction materials and simulator scenarios.
Advise on military SOI development, ensuring training content is cutting-edge and mission-relevant.
Assess and log student performance with precision, creating individualized remedial training plans when needed.
Travel for aircraft-specific difference training or support to training operations across all approved 1A8 training locations, as required.