Lead Firearms Instructor - Part Time / on Call

General Dynamics Information Technology•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead Firearms Instructors (LFIs) serve as the primary point of contact for Federal Flight Deck Officers (FFDO) upon their arrival at the training venue. They are responsible for checking in FFDOs, verifying weapons and credentials, conducting comprehensive training, and overseeing the course of fire at the gun-range. LFIs are the on-site training managers for the program, delivering approved TSA training and safety briefs, introducing new equipment, and ensuring all students understand and sign the safety briefing. A key aspect of their role is ensuring the safety of all personnel on the range and maintaining appropriate instructor/student ratios (1:6). They also manage training supplies, maintain positive control of the training environment, ensure proper scoring, complete administrative forms, collect training data, and certify qualification scores. In cases of FFDO failure to qualify, LFIs are responsible for taking custody of weapons, transport devices, credentials, and other equipment for return to TSA/FAMS, making immediate verbal notification to the FFDO Program Office if a FAMS representative is not present. Furthermore, LFIs must secure all Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Sensitive Personally Identifying Information (SPII) in compliance with TSA policies and oversee the timekeeping of all SFI labor hours, ensuring compliance with internal training events.

Requirements

Current or former federal law enforcement agent; officer; or civilian employee having completed a recognized federal firearm instructor training program deemed acceptable by the TSA/FAMS (Examples include: certified instructor graduates of FLETC Firearms Instructor Training program (FITP); FAMS Firearms Instructor Training Program; FBI/DEA Firearms Instructor Training Program; United States Postal Inspectors Firearms Instructor Training Program or equivalent federal training program)
Successfully complete a 2-3 days firearms re-qualification training program under the technical direction of the SAC; FAMS Training Division; and the FFDO Program Office (Areas of instruction shall include: the re-qualification course(s) of fire; procedural requirements for conducting the re-qualification session; and use of a GFE Automatic External Defibrillator (AED); and basic first aid)
5 years of firearms training experience
Associates Degree; or the equivalent combination of education; technical certifications or training; or work/military experience
Ability to handle weapons and ammunition
Ability to wear hearing protection in the form of foam ear plugs as well as external hearing protection
Ability to wash hands after handling ammunition
Ability to successfully complete the security application and pass a background investigation clearance prior to starting

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for Federal Flight Deck Officers (FFDOs) at the training venue
Check in FFDOs and verify weapons and credentials upon arrival
Conduct training and oversee the course of fire at the gun-range
Ensure the safety of all personnel on the range
Secure SSI and SPII information during and after requalification sessions in compliance with the TSA MD 2100.2; Privacy and Information Collection Policy and TSA MD 1400.3 TSA Information Security Policy
Conduct all classroom instruction; delivering the approved TSA training and safety brief
Introduce and describe new equipment
Ensure all students understand and sign the safety briefing
Ensure a minimum number of SFIs are present to maintain an instructor/student ratio of 1:6 for each training session
Ensure a sufficient inventory of training supplies is on-hand at the training venue to support monthly requalification sessions
Maintain positive control of the training environment from the moment students arrive at the venue to the moment they depart
Ensure proper scoring of targets
Complete applicable administrative forms
Collect training data
Sign and certify qualification scores for all FFDOs attempting to qualify
Take custody of the unloaded weapon; transport device (lockbox); credential and other equipment for return to TSA/FAMS if an FFDO fails to qualify and no authorized FAMS Representative is present
Make immediate verbal notification to the FFDO Program Office in order to make the appropriate arrangements to return equipment and credentials if no authorized FAMS representative is present
Oversee time keeping of all SFI labor hours
Comply with internal compliance training events

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance