MQ 4C Contract Instructor Air Vehicle Operator/Pilot (CIAVO)

Valiant Integrated Services•Jacksonville, FL
•Onsite

About The Position

Valiant is seeking an experienced MQ-4C Contract Instructor Air Vehicle Operator/Pilot (CIAVO) to support Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) training at NAS Jacksonville. The role delivers simulator, classroom, and systems instruction for MQ-4C Air Vehicle Pilots, evaluates student performance, and supports curriculum and training device improvements.

Requirements

  • Must be or have been an MQ-4C NATOPS-qualified Air Vehicle Operator/Pilot within the previous five years.
  • Must have a minimum of one tour as a P-3, EP-3, P-8, or MQ-4C FRS Instructor Pilot.
  • Must successfully complete MQ-4C NATOPS open-book and closed-book exams and simulator procedural evaluations, and annually renew qualifications with the FRS.
  • Must demonstrate understanding of the MQ-4C mission, aircraft operating systems, and normal and emergency crew procedures.
  • 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.
  • Active Secret clearance required.

Nice To Haves

  • Top Secret clearance preferred.
  • One tour in VUP, BAMS-D, VX-20 MQ-4C ITT, or VX-1 MQ-4C cadre is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct scheduled CI-led and CI-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 IGS.
  • Evaluate student training and mission performance and document results in accordance with established criteria.
  • Instruct on MQ-4C air vehicle operations, aircraft systems, mission coordination, and normal and emergency procedures.
  • Instruct 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 (MAFs).
  • Support collateral duties including scheduling coordination, CI training currency, instructional material management, required reading compliance, grading, attendance documentation, trainer performance evaluation, and CI certification maintenance.
  • Attend required Government-scheduled meetings, including Scheduling, Standardization, Government Instructor Pilot/Aircrew, Phase Head, and Intelligence Updates.
  • Maintain general cleanliness and housekeeping of assigned spaces and work areas.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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