P-8A Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP)
About The Position
Valiant is seeking an experienced P-8A Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) to support Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) training at NAS Jacksonville. The role delivers simulator, classroom, and systems instruction, evaluates student performance, and supports curriculum and training-device improvements. The instructor conducts scheduled CI-led and CI-supported instruction and provides classroom materials and academic support. The role evaluates and documents student training and mission performance, maintains and improves mission scenarios and curriculum, and supports training-device inspections, certifications, and related projects. The position also supports additional and collateral duties, attends required Government-scheduled meetings, and maintains cleanliness of assigned work areas.
Requirements
- Must be or have been a P-8A NATOPS-qualified Patrol Plane Commander within the previous five years.
- Minimum of one Fleet tour in the P-8A.
- Minimum of one tour as an FRS Instructor Pilot.
- Successfully complete P-8A NATOPS open-book and closed-book exams and simulator procedural evaluations, and annually renew qualifications with the FRS.
- Demonstrate understanding of the P-8A mission, aircraft operating systems, and normal and emergency crew procedures.
- Meet cross-training requirements as approved by the FRS via the COR, when applicable.
- Ability to maintain proficiency with syllabus changes, required reading, and publication updates.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain situational awareness during extended training scenarios.
- Active Secret clearance; TS preferred.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- TS clearance preferred.
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.
- 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 (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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
