F/A-18 Flight Simulator Operator

Valiant Integrated Services • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

Are you ambitious with a passion for taking ownership and driving success? We're
seeking a dedicated Simulator Operator to join our team. In this pivotal role,
you'll have the opportunity to play a key part in supporting our F/A-18
Warfighters. This is a part-time position, Monday-Friday, with excellent pay
and benefits! Flight simulator Operator performs the functions required for
mission success on the F/A-18 training devices.

Requirements

• Operator shall demonstrate competence through satisfactory, progressive performance as a simulator operator.
• 12 months experience with computer applications and/or software, or possess Microsoft Office/Computer Certification, or a minimum of three (3) months experience working with aviation simulators.
• All simulator operator personnel must successfully complete an annual Operators certification covering operation administered by their Site Manager or his/her designee.
• Possess the ability to obtain a US passport.
• Must always present a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Requires mental alertness and ability to follow written and verbal instructions given in English.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, and/or sit for extended periods of time, and to climb two flights of stairs is required.
• The Computer Operator will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility to receive and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance. Active Secret preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform the initial start-up and preparation of the flight simulator for daily training.
• Install the initial conditions for the training event as published on the training schedule for each event.
• Responsible for the operation and control of the trainers throughout the scheduled training event/schedule and able to respond to Instructor direction with regard to scenario development.
• Any fully trained Operator may be utilized for multi-ship missions.
• Trainer operators shall be responsible for communicating with blue forces as they move into, onto and around red Forces during simulated training scenarios involving air-to-air (A/A) intercepts and air-to-ground (A/G) strike mission.
• Ability to deviate at the direction of the instructor in loading initial conditions that are different than those published on the daily training schedule.
• Work closely with the instructor to enhance training effectiveness, by enabling the instructor to maximize their student/event interaction rather than manipulating the training device.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by site manager, assistant site manager or lead computer operator.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed