New Equipment Training Instructor/Maintainer

DigiFlight•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The New Equipment Training (NET) Instructors provide U.S. Army units and allied customers the training necessary to operate the AH64D/E and related mission and weapon systems. The DigiFlight / PM Apache Maintainer NET Team is the primary provider of initial training for the AH64. The team is also the main developer of training, training material and training devices and/or provides oversight of said development

Requirements

Instructor candidates should be 15R or 15Y MOS qualified and have recent AH-64E Version 4 or Version 6 experience.
Possess an instructor qualification to perform classroom or over-the-shoulder training. Qualification can be from any formal U.S. Military training program, or other professional trainer programs (with review).
A high level of AH-64E Version 4/6 system/subsystem knowledge is desired, as well the ability to research information in technical manuals and/or engineering documentation.
Possess knowledge of the Communication, Navigation, Data Management, Weapons, Electrical, Flight Controls, ARDDs, and Powerplants systems are desired.
Possess a minimum of SECRET clearance.
US Citizen with the ability to obtain a valid US Passport. (with no travel/country restrictions)
Valid US Driver’s License and able to obtain an International Drivers Permit.
Be available for travel up to 50% of the time with surges of 75% depending on mission requirements.
Able to manage logistics as well as physically move equipment up to 60lbs in support of mission requirements.
Instructors must be able to meet physical requirements for performing Practical Exercises and demonstrations on an actual aircraft, to include being capable of accessing the Aft Deck area for demonstration purposes.
A general/working knowledge of MS Office products is required, and the selected individual should have at least a basic knowledge of the courseware development and review process.
High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Provide training, training development, subject matter expertise, logistical support, and management of DigiFlight’s / PM Apache’s AH64D/E training requirements.
Conduct academic lecture, guided discussions, instructor lead practical exercises, and simulation training in all aspects of the AH64D and/ AH64E, to include aircraft, weapon, and mission systems.
Develop academic training or provide subject matter expertise in the development of training and training devices by the AH64E OEM or third-party vendors.
Provide oversight, upkeep and transportation of training devices which may include but not be limited to software updates, software loading, preventive maintenance and the packing and shipping or physical transportation (non-CDL) of training devices to and from training sites.
Prepare, coordinate the logistical movement of training devices, manage schedules, and conduct training IAW applicable Program of Instructions, Training Support Plans, Course Management Plans, Course Syllabuses and or within other official guidance with little to no supervision.
Work independently, via digital applications, telephonically or virtually when at their base of operations.
Primary work location is “on-site” at the locations CONUS and OCONUS, on or off US and Allied military.
Coordinates through the government on-site leads to set-up, execute, and tear down training environments.
Provides classroom and field instruction on new equipment as a member of a team of instructors.
Resources training missions, ships, and receives equipment, establishes classroom environments and all other functions necessary to employ the Classroom Training Sets (CTS).
Provides Exercise and Test support on behalf of PM Apache and directed missions.
Provides cross-functional training of other Team Members under the direction of the Fielding APM and Apache Training Manager.
Maintains at minimum proficiency in a single program (15Y, 15R, etc.) while expanding proficiency in other programs.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.