Special Warfare Instructor - Kirtland AFB, NM

F3EA Inc•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$95,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Warfare Instructor provides leadership, mentorship, coaching, strategic guidance, and professional development to support Pararescuemen (PJs) and Combat Rescue Officers (CROs) in the 351st Special Warfare Training Squadron. The role is located at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the offer is contingent on contract award. The instructor delivers pipeline-specific technical qualification training and supports the Special Warfare career-field training program. Duties include preparing students to complete each training block and phase in accordance with AETC directives and operating instructions; identifying training needs; contributing to curriculum development; using training aids and instructional methods; evaluating course effectiveness; documenting student performance; and correcting deficiencies. Instruction covers airborne operations, alternate insertion and extraction methods, technical rope rescue, small-unit tactics, close-quarters battle, land navigation, operational preparation of the environment, assault-zone operations, personnel recovery, survey techniques, special-operations mission planning, light and heavy weapons, tactical medicine, and full-mission-profile events. The position also provides field and other non-instructional support, which may involve travel to training sites, operating government and tactical vehicles, helicopter passenger flights, boats, weapons, night-vision devices and pyrotechnics, role-playing, operating centers, communications troubleshooting, and other support activities. Training may be provided for duties the instructor is not yet trained to perform. The instructor handles munitions and small arms, may demonstrate weapons fire, and is responsible for safe training operations. The role requires meeting Community College of the Air Force instructor accreditation standards, completing the Special Warfare Instructor Qualification Course and SMQ requirements, an instructor internship, and annual TQ requirements. The instructor must comply with Air Force professional-relationship and conduct requirements and complete gender-integration training. The contractor must maintain physical standards sufficient to perform the duties, including MFF operations, working in tactical gear, and conducting land- and water-based AIEs with equipment. A passing score on the current SW fitness test (OFT 2.0) and no medical disqualifications indicate that the stated standards are met. Administrative work includes using Microsoft Office to create training CONOPs, applying risk-management processes, making scheduling calls, and writing after-action reports. TDY travel is required. Other duties may be assigned. The offer is contingent pending contract award.

Requirements

Minimum associate degree (two-year degree).
Special Operations Medic qualification.
5- or 7-level Pararescueman, Special Forces Medical Sergeant (18D), or Special Operations Combat Medic qualification/experience.
Tactical medicine experience.
Experience in tactical employment of a special operations team, such as Pararescue, SEAL, ODA, or Ranger.
Weapons employment experience.
Operational familiarity or training operating live-fire shooting ranges within the last ten years.
Knowledge of safety procedures for firing pistols and rifles in a controlled environment.
Maintain currency or qualification on weapons systems used in the PJ/CRO Apprentice Course.
Land-navigation ability using digital/GPS and analog aids, including map, compass, and protractor.
Current Nationally Registered Paramedic credential and ability to maintain currency throughout employment.
Complete the SW Instructor Qualification Course (IQC), SMQ requirements, an instructor internship, and annual TQ requirements in accordance with the Special Warfare Training Group Training Guide.
Meet Community College of the Air Force instructor accreditation requirements.
Comply with AFI 36-2909 and complete gender-integration training.
Maintain physical standards sufficient to perform the duties, including a passing score on the current SW fitness test (OFT 2.0) and no medical disqualifications.
Ability to perform basic planning and administration using Microsoft Office and risk-management processes.
Eligible to work on U.S. Government contracts and installations.
Satisfy applicable background-investigation and access requirements for Government IT or automated information systems access.
Able to perform in mixed indoor/outdoor, classroom, range, and field environments, including lifting up to 75 pounds.
Available for full-time Monday-through-Friday work, occasional weekends as needed, and required TDY travel.

Nice To Haves

AETC Special Warfare Instructor Qualification Course (IQC) or service equivalent.
Aerial insertion experience, including MFF and Static Line.
Jumpmaster qualification or experience.
Rotary-wing operations experience.
AIE Master, SPIES/FRIES, and/or Fast Rope Master qualification.
Deployments within the last ten years and/or participation in other named contingency operations.
Five years of experience supporting SOF military training scenarios.
Technical rope-rescue experience.
Tactical vehicle operations experience, including DAGOR, SXV, and MRZR, and a current driver's license acceptable in the state of performance.
Tactical radio experience and proficiency with ATAK.
Advanced Tactical Practitioner certification.

Responsibilities

Provide pipeline-specific technical qualification training for 351st SWTS Pararescue and Combat Rescue Officer personnel.
Provide expertise and skills to the Special Warfare career-field training program.
Provide students with the information, background experience, and other support needed to complete training blocks and phases in accordance with AETC directives and operating instructions.
Identify training requirements, contribute to curriculum development, use training aids and instructional techniques, and apply specialized subject-matter knowledge.
Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend course improvements.
Describe student performance accurately and promptly correct and document deficiencies.
Instruct students in airborne operations, AIE methods, technical rope rescue, small-unit tactics, CQB, land navigation, OPE, assault-zone operations, personnel recovery, survey techniques, SOMP, light and heavy weapons, tactical medicine, and full-mission-profile events.
Provide non-instructional training support, including support at training locations and activities involving vehicles, helicopters, boats, role-playing, night-vision devices, pyrotechnics, operation centers, communication systems, and field operations.
Handle munitions and small arms, demonstrate weapons fire as applicable, and ensure safe training operations.
Complete instructor accreditation, qualification, internship, SMQ, and annual TQ requirements.
Comply with AFI 36-2909 and complete gender-integration training.
Maintain the physical fitness and capability needed to perform and instruct across the course.
Perform planning and administrative tasks, including preparing training CONOPs, using risk-management processes, making scheduling calls, and writing after-action reports.
Travel on TDY as required and perform other duties as assigned.