Training Instructor (Advanced Air Operations)

Air Combat Command•Davis Monthan AFB, AZ

12d

About The Position

The position serves as an Advanced Air Operations Instructor for Air Combat Command’s Guardian Angel Formal Training Unit. The instructor teaches assigned blocks of instruction focused on jump operations in classroom, laboratory, and field settings. The role also plans, coordinates, and validates advanced air operations training, including instructional objectives and design; maintains, updates, and develops lesson plans, study guides, and workbooks; maintains instructional materials specific to airborne operations conducted at the GA FTU; and provides continuity on Air Operations Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). The position requires at least four years of experience as a Static Line and Military Freefall Jumpmaster with a DoD Special Operations Forces component. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing, and complete a physical/medical examination. The work involves considerable and strenuous physical exertion, including climbing, lifting objects over 75 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, and defending oneself or others against physical attack. Driving with a valid license is required. Occasional travel, overnight stays, work outside normal duty hours, shift work, overtime, or irregular hours may be required. The instructor wears a provided instructor uniform for classroom instruction or follows squadron uniform guidance during field instruction and operations. Additional special-project or duty work may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must meet the specialized experience requirements for the GS-1712-09 series, including at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, or qualifying education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
At least four years of experience as a Static Line and Military Freefall Jumpmaster with a DoD Special Operations Forces component is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
Must complete a physical/medical examination and meet the stated physical requirements, including strenuous exertion, climbing, lifting objects over 75 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, and defending oneself or others against physical attack.
Must possess an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements, including one year at GS-07 for GS-09 consideration when TIG applies.
Must submit transcripts when qualifying based on education or education combined with experience.
Knowledge of instructional principles and methods for teaching students with varied ages, backgrounds, learning styles, and interests.
Knowledge of airborne operations procedures, techniques, technology, tactics, systems, equipment, and employment methods.
Knowledge of training aids and devices, and of testing and measurement principles, techniques, and objectives.
Knowledge of flight, safety, parachuting, and security programs and operational risk management responsibilities.
Skill in accomplishing special training studies and projects.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a DoD-recognized Military Freefall Instructor course, or an Accelerated Freefall Instructor Course with Military Freefall Jumpmaster qualification and experience, is highly desirable.
At least 10 years of knowledge and experience in the Special Operations/Guardian Angel Forces community is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in classroom, laboratory, and field settings through assigned blocks of instruction focused on jump operations.
Plan, coordinate, and validate advanced air operations training, including instructional objectives and design.
Maintain, update, and develop lesson plans, study guides, and workbooks.
Maintain instructional materials specific to airborne operations conducted at the Guardian Angel Formal Training Unit.
Provide continuity on Air Operations Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
Drive a motor vehicle as required for the work.
Complete additional special-project or duty work as directed by the supervisor.