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

Valiant Integrated Services•Jacksonville, FL

1d•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. The instructor also contributes to academic support, training administration, inspections, certifications, mission scenario currency, and required coordination with Government personnel.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance; TS is preferred.
Must be or have been an MQ‑4C NATOPS-qualified Air Vehicle Operator/Pilot within the previous five years.
Minimum of one tour as a P‑3, EP‑3, P‑8, or MQ‑4C FRS Instructor Pilot.
Successfully complete MQ‑4C NATOPS open-book and closed-book exams and simulator procedural evaluations, and annually renew qualifications with the FRS.
Demonstrate understanding of the MQ‑4C mission, aircraft operating systems, and normal and emergency crew procedures.
Maintain proficiency with syllabus changes, required reading, and publication updates.
Follow written and verbal instructions and maintain situational awareness during extended training scenarios.
Ability to walk on uneven surfaces; sit or stand for extended periods; climb two flights of stairs and ladders; and lift, climb, and perform physical tasks as needed.

Nice To Haves

TS 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.
Teach MQ‑4C air vehicle operations, aircraft systems, mission coordination, and normal and emergency procedures.
Instruct students in 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 and assess mission scenarios and recommend improvements to their effectiveness and currency.
Review curriculum and recommend improvements based on NATOPS and engineering changes and evolving mission requirements.
Support curriculum maintenance, testing instrument updates, feedback methodology, syllabus reviews, and validation of Maintenance Action Forms (MAFs).
Support scheduling coordination, CI training currency, instructional material management, required reading compliance, grading, attendance documentation, trainer performance evaluation, and CI certification maintenance.
Attend Government-scheduled Scheduling, Standardization, Government Instructor Pilot/Aircrew, Phase Head, and Intelligence Updates meetings.
Maintain general cleanliness and housekeeping of assigned spaces and work areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.