Airborne Mission Systems Flight Instructor — TS/SCI

Leidos Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Direct Support Operator Flight Instructor at Kirtland AFB to train 1A8 personnel for basic and mission qualifications, differences, re-qualifications, and instructor upgrades.

The role blends classroom instruction, simulator training, and mission-focused airborne operations, with travel to approved training locations as needed, and requires active TS/SCI clearance and ability to maintain flight fitness.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of instructional or flight-instructor experience.
• Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required on Day 1.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Direct Support Operator Instructor, training 1A8 personnel for basic and mission qualifications, aircraft differences, re-qualification, and instructor upgrades.
• Deliver engaging training on mission planning, flight safety, airmanship, threat warning, TTPs, and COMSEC.
• Develop and refine classroom instruction materials and simulator scenarios.
• Advise on military SOI development to keep content cutting-edge and mission-relevant.
• Assess and log student performance with precise records and remedial plans.
• Travel for aircraft-specific training across approved 1A8 locations, as required.

Skills

Instructional expertise

Flight instructor experience

Customer service

Independent leadership

Strong communication

Microsoft 365 Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Patriot Excalibur (PEX)

Graduate / Training Integration Management System (G/TIMS)

Microsoft 365 Office Suite

Job description

Leidos in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Direct Support Operator Flight Instructor at Kirtland AFB to train 1A8 personnel for basic and mission qualifications, differences, re-qualifications, and instructor upgrades.

The role blends classroom instruction, simulator training, and mission-focused airborne operations, with travel to approved training locations as needed, and requires active TS/SCI clearance and ability to maintain flight fitness.