Consulting Employee

Leidos LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Training Instructor to support the FAA API and FAA Academy, developing and delivering training courses, materials, and plans. The role includes administering English for Air Traffic Controllers and related training, with an emphasis on remote delivery and international participants.

The incumbent will respond to customer requirements, plan schedules, manage resources, and ensure timely post-course reporting. This is a part-time position, based in the Washington, DC area.

Qualifications

• Typically requires BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience, or Masters with 6+ years.
• Recent experience conducting technical training or teaching certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail to support business and strategic planning.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide training support and manage schedules; coordinate with internal and client teams for course delivery.
• Configure and manage virtual training technology for remote delivery in a global context.
• Develop solutions to unclear problems requiring domain knowledge.
• Produce post‑course delivery notes and observations within five business days after course completion.
• Support project tracking and provide SME assistance for FAA projects as requested by Leidos.

Skills

Technical training

Training delivery

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams

Job description

The Leidos National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) Program is looking for a Training Instructor to support the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Office of International Affairs (API) and FAA Academy. API plays an integral role in advancing the FAA’s international mission to promote a safe, secure, seamless and sustainable global aerospace system. API is responsible for providing international coordination, and outreach to support the harmonization of global aviation systems’ modernization efforts. The Contractor will assist API with the development and delivery of various training courses as needed to meet agency requirements. The Training Instructor will develop, maintain, and update course materials and training plans. The incumbent will administer the FAA’s English for Air Traffic Controllers and others as required. This work directly supports the FAA’s safety mission and statutory requirements across multiple functional areas including safety oversight, security, and FAA Reauthorization implementation activities. The Training Instructor plays a vital role in accomplishing the mission critical initiatives and addressing administration priorities. This is a part-time position.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide support to respond to customer requirements; strategic planning for schedules and human resource management; and coordination with other task resources with an integrated approach to accomplishing the task order’s purpose. Configure and manage virtual training technology on an FAA‑approved platform to support remote course delivery in a functional learning environment for international participants. The candidate communicates with internal and client project team members regarding solution design, process and/or approaches. The desired incumbent will develop solutions to problems that are unclear and require thorough analyses and understanding of domain knowledge. Produce post‑course delivery notes and observations submitted to the FAA Course Manager no later than five (5) business days after each course completion. Reports will include time tracking of lesson blocks, observations on delivery flow, lesson order, part‑task activities, simulations, and laboratory exercises, and identification of areas for improvement. Provide support in developing, updating, and analyzing project tracking programs. Provide technical support and subject matter expertise additional for courses and/or projects for the FAA as requested by APL.

Basic Qualifications

Typically requires BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain. Recent experience conducting technical training or teaching certification. Technical expertise utilizing Microsoft Office applications to include: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Excellent writing and communication skills. Organizational skills and attention to detail to support business and strategic planning. Experience with training development and delivery. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working in Federal Government contracting, FAA is a plus. Have a certificate and professional experience teaching English as a second language. Pilot and/or Air Traffic Control experience.

Target Salary: $50 - $55 per hour.

Pay Range: Pay Range - The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Commitment and Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.