High Threat Driving Instructor

Valbin XCTC; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valbin Corporation seeks an experienced High Threat Driving Instructor to support the USAF EOS Fieldcraft Program at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. The role involves classroom, hands-on, and field instruction in tactical and high-threat vehicle operations to prepare personnel for hostile environments.

The instructor delivers practical driving demonstrations, evaluates student performance, and ensures compliance with syllabi, POIs, and safety standards. Contingent upon contract award.

Qualifications

• Formal High Threat Driving Training course with at least 24 hours of instruction.
• Knowledge and practical experience in high-threat and tactical vehicle operations.
• Ability to instruct advanced driving techniques including slalom, off-road, high-speed turns, evasive drills, and attack scenario response.
• Experience conducting practical driver training, performance evaluations, and vehicle safety instruction.
• Valid state driver's license with the ability to operate government-furnished vehicles.
• Must meet General Instructor qualifications (instructor certification, weapons qualification, First Aid/CPR/AED, Range Safety Officer, and fitness requirements).

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, practical, and field instruction on High Threat Driving techniques.
• Conduct driving demonstrations and evaluate student performance.
• Instruct students on high-threat driving skills and defensive driving techniques.
• Prepare, inspect, and maintain training vehicles and instructional equipment.
• Conduct pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections and ensure safety compliance.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to students during exercises.
• Assist with planning, setup, execution, and reconstitution of vehicle-based training events.
• Evaluate student proficiency and document training results per USAF EOS/CCAF requirements.
• Provide subject matter expertise to enhance driving curriculum and readiness.
• Comply with USAF EOS policies, safety requirements, and contract standards.

Skills

High Threat Driving

Defensive Driving

Tactical Vehicle Operations

Vehicle Instruction

Education

High Threat Driving Training

Job description

Position Summary

Valbin Corporation is seeking an experienced High Threat Driving Instructor to support a potential contract at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ.

The High Threat Driving Instructor provides classroom, hands-on, and field instruction in support of the USAF Expeditionary Operations School (EOS) Fieldcraft Program, specializing in tactical and high-threat vehicle operations. The instructor delivers practical driving demonstrations, evaluates student performance, and teaches defensive and evasive driving techniques designed to prepare personnel to safely operate vehicles in hostile and austere environments. The High Threat Driving Instructor supports all aspects of course preparation, execution, and reconstitution while ensuring compliance with approved syllabi, Plans of Instruction (POIs), and USAF EOS safety standards.

Contingent upon contract award

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, practical, and field instruction on High Threat Driving techniques in accordance with approved syllabi and Plans of Instruction (POIs).


• Conduct driving demonstrations and evaluate student performance to ensure proficiency in tactical vehicle operations and defensive driving techniques.


• Instruct students on high-threat driving skills, including slalom driving, off-road vehicle operations, high-speed turns, alternate driver drills, evasive lane changes, reverse slalom, vehicle push-out/push-through techniques, and response to attack scenarios.


• Prepare, inspect, and maintain training vehicles and instructional equipment to ensure safe and effective training operations.


• Conduct pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections and ensure compliance with established safety procedures and operational standards.


• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to students throughout classroom and practical driving exercises.


• Assist with planning, coordination, setup, execution, and reconstitution of vehicle-based training events.


• Evaluate student proficiency, document training results, and maintain instructional records in accordance with USAF EOS and Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) requirements.


• Provide subject matter expertise and recommendations to enhance driving curriculum, instructional techniques, and operational readiness.


• Comply with all USAF EOS policies, safety requirements, and contract performance standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a formal, recognized High Threat Driving Training course consisting of a minimum of 24 hours of instruction.


• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in high-threat and tactical vehicle operations.


• Ability to instruct and demonstrate advanced driving techniques, including:
  
  
  
  • Slalom driving
  
  
  • Off-road driving
  
  
  • High-speed turns
  
  
  • Alternate driver drills
  
  
  • Evasive lane changes
  
  
  • Reverse slalom
  
  
  • Vehicle push-out/push-through procedures (knowledge)
  
  
  • Attack scenario response
  
  
  
  


• Experience conducting practical driver training, performance evaluations, and vehicle safety instruction.


• Valid state driver's license with the ability to operate government-furnished vehicles.


• Must meet all General Instructor qualifications identified in Section 2.6 of the PWS, including instructor certification, weapons qualification, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, Range Safety Officer qualification, and physical fitness requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely operate and instruct from government vehicles in both day and night conditions.


• Ability to work outdoors in austere environments and under varying weather conditions.


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and perform physically demanding instructional activities while wearing required protective equipment.


• Ability to safely support vehicle operations in tactical training environments involving uneven terrain, live-fire ranges, smoke, pyrotechnics, and other simulated combat conditions.


• Ability to maintain all required instructor certifications and driving qualifications throughout the period of performance.