F15E Virtual Instructor Pilot (SkillBridge Intern)

Huntington Ingalls Industries • Nellis Air Force Base, NV

80d

About The Position

This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD Skillbridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD Skillbridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII. The SkillBridge intern will train as an F-15E Simulator Instructor Pilot (IP) / Weapon Systems Operator (WSO), reporting to HII-Mission Technologies designated supervisor, with the goal of learning F-15E Strike Eagle Mission Training Center (MTC) operations to include: mission planning, mission operations and system debrief operations.

Requirements

• Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service.
• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI.
• Education: Bachelor's degree (minimum).
• Must be a former F-15E Instructor Pilot or Instructor Weapons System Officer (WSO).
• Capable of operating the F-15E simulator using current USAF tactics and joint employment standards.
• Proficient in mission planning software.
• Able to load mission files into simulators and associated devices.
• Familiarity with the Instructor Operating System (IOS) for the F-15E simulator.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree: Especially in a relevant field like aviation, military studies, or instructional design.
• Weapons School Graduate: USAF Weapons School experience is highly valued.
• Operational Test Experience: Familiarity with 53d Test & Evaluation Group or similar units.
• Advanced Instructional Skills: Experience supporting USAF Weapons School or Operational Test events.
• Ability to produce mission planning products and analyze post-mission data.
• Experience operating within synthetic training environments.
• Ability to support working groups to advance simulator capabilities.
• Proven ability to serve as a subject matter expert and liaison with USAF Warfare Center and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop mission scenarios in coordination with customer requirements.
• Operate and troubleshoot missions.
• Operate debrief system and assist local customer mission debrief analysis.
• Develop an understanding of F-15E MTC technical documentation.
• Develop Site Issue Reports (SIR) for maintenance and operation deficiencies.

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)).
• Financial planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees