Direct Support Operator Flight Instructor — TS/SCI

Leidos LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,650 - 118,675; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is excited to offer an opportunity for a Direct Support Operator Flight Instructor at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. You will blend classroom instruction, simulator training, and mission‑focused airborne operations to prepare 1A8 aviators for basic qualifications, mission qualifications, and instructor upgrades.

This role requires 6+ years of experience, an active TS/SCI clearance, and proven instructional expertise.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience.
• Former DSO instructors or operators preferred; TSO, RJ, Compass Call, and Airborne Instructors welcomed.
• Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required on Day1.
• Must pass and maintain flight physical qualifications.
• Proven instructional expertise, ideally with flight instructor experience.
• Strong customer service skills handling military and civilian interactions.
• Ability to lead independently in a high‑performance team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and flight training software (PEX, G/TIMS).

Responsibilities

• Serve as Direct Support Operator Instructor for training 1A8 personnel in qualifications and upgrades.
• Deliver training on mission planning, flight safety, airmanship, threat warning, and COMSEC.
• Develop and refine classroom materials and simulator scenarios.
• Advise on military SOI development to keep content cutting‑edge.
• Assess and log student performance; create remedial training plans as needed.
• Travel for aircraft‑specific training and support across approved locations.

Skills

Flight instructor

Instructional design

Communication skills

Leadership

Customer service

Microsoft 365

Flight training software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Patriot Excalibur (PEX)

G/TIMS

Job description

Leidos is excited to offer an opportunity for a Direct Support Operator Flight Instructor at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. You will blend classroom instruction, simulator training, and mission‑focused airborne operations to prepare 1A8 aviators for basic qualifications, mission qualifications, and instructor upgrades.

This role requires 6+ years of experience, an active TS/SCI clearance, and proven instructional expertise.