Test & Evalulation Instructor/SME

ABSI Aerospace & Defense•Edwards AFB, CA

2d•$180,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

ABSI Aerospace & Defense is seeking a Test & Evaluation Instructor/SME to develop and support the Space Test Course for the US Air Force Test Pilot School. This role involves providing instruction to US Space Force personnel, including operators, engineers, and program managers, in both the Space Test Course and the Flight Test Course. The curriculum focuses on Test foundations and Human System Integration (HSI), encompassing test planning, conduct, reporting, data analysis, Systems Engineering, and HSI. The position also requires program management responsibilities for the contract, including managing the ABSI workforce and interfacing with the customer. Instructors may be called upon to teach other subjects within their expertise and may perform flying duties during flight exercises if qualified.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific discipline
At least 8 years of active flight test or test pilot school instructional experience
Thorough working knowledge of test and evaluation
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Experience/comfort briefing all levels of personnel
Experience planning, conducting and reporting on Government Test and Evaluation activities

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Test Pilot School graduates (USAF, USN, Empire, or EPNER) highly preferred
Experience providing professional instruction to adult learners
Space related experience or educational background
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Proficiency with web-based collaborative resources such as SharePoint and Microsoft Teams

Responsibilities

Delivering instruction to adult learners in classroom, lab and field environments
Developing and refining instructional materials for use in the course
Coordinating and collaborating with other instructors for course development, maintenance and delivery
Coordinating with Space Force and USAF Test Pilot School course sponsors to manage the course to include incorporating sponsor feedback in course updates
Providing one on one feedback on student work throughout the course
Coordinating instructor, guest lecturer and field trip schedules as needed
Collecting formal and informal student feedback to support recommendations for course improvements and ongoing updates
Coordinate with USAF Test Pilot School course manager to ensure course logistical and administrative support requirements are planned and executed for each class
Provide program management support to include managing the ABSI workforce and interfacing with he customer to ensure contract requirements are met
Qualified and appropriately rated pilots may perform flying duties during hands-on flight exercises
Performing other duties as assigned