F/A-18E/F Simulator Instructor (Part-Time)

Valiant Integrated Services, LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Valiant Integrated Services seeks an experienced F/A-18E/F Part Time Casual Contract Instructor to support Fleet Replacement Squadron training at NAS Oceana. You will deliver simulator, classroom, and systems instruction, evaluate student performance, and support curriculum improvements for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet platform.

You will lead instruction across simulator and classroom environments, ensuring training quality and currency while maintaining strict safety and mission procedures.

Qualifications

• NATOPS qualified IP/WSO within the previous five years or previously served as a F/A-18E/F simulator instructor within five years.
• Minimum of one Fleet tour completed.
• At least 800 flying hours in F/A-18 or similar tactical jet aircraft.
• Must pass NATOPS open book, closed book, and oral exams and renew qualifications annually.
• Ability to follow syllabus changes, readings, and updates to publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct instructor-led and simulator-oriented instruction, briefs and debriefs.
• Deliver classroom instruction with tests, lesson plans, trainee guides, and academic support.
• Evaluate trainee performance and document results per established criteria.
• Instruct on F/A-18E/F aircraft systems, mission coordination, and procedures.
• Instruct on training device operation, briefing/debriefing, and grading standards.
• Assist with simulator inspections, mishap recreation, and special projects.
• Maintain and improve mission scenarios for currency and effectiveness.
• Review curriculum updates based on NATOPS changes and engineering updates.
• Support syllabus maintenance, instrument updates, and feedback processes.
• Coordinate scheduling, instructor currency, and training material management.

Skills

NATOPS qualified IP/WSO

Fleet tour

800 flying hours

NATOPS exams

curriculum change awareness

Job description

Valiant Integrated Services seeks an experienced F/A-18E/F Part Time Casual Contract Instructor to support Fleet Replacement Squadron training at NAS Oceana. You will deliver simulator, classroom, and systems instruction, evaluate student performance, and support curriculum improvements for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet platform.

You will lead instruction across simulator and classroom environments, ensuring training quality and currency while maintaining strict safety and mission procedures.