In-Flight Contract Instructor

Fidelity Technology Services LLC; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Technology Services LLC seeks a T-45 In-Flight Contract Instructor to deliver in-flight training at NAS Kingsville, TX and NAS Meridian, MS. The role requires NATOPS IP qualification and extensive PIC experience, including jet operations.

Responsibilities include leading/assessing flight events, adhering to CNATRA guidance, and documenting performance in the CNATRA LMS and NALCOMIS systems. This is a contract instructor position with on-site duties at U.S. naval air stations.

Qualifications

• T-45 NATOPS Instructor Pilot qualification (IP), preferably within the last five years.
• Minimum 1,000 flight hours as PIC, with at least 500 hours in tactical jet, carrier, or E-2/C-2 aircraft.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or ATP with appropriate category and class ratings; instrument privileges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled ICI-led in-flight syllabus training events for NFSs, including briefs and debriefs.
• Brief students according to the flown syllabus and Training Air Wing SOPs.
• Assess the Aircraft Maintenance Data Book in Maintenance control and sign off before takeoff for safe-for-flight.
• Evaluate student performance and debrief per Air Wing SOPs; submit electronic grades in CNATRA LMS.
• Record T-45 aircraft performance/deficiency in NALCOMIS per established procedures.

Skills

T-45 NATOPS IP

1,000 flight hours PIC (500 in jets)

Education

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or ATP with appropriate ratings

Job description

T-45C In-Flight Contract Instructor, Advanced Multi-Service Pilot Training at NAS Kingsville, TX and NAS Meridian, MS.

The T-45C In-Flight Contract Instructor (ICI) shall provide in-flight Weapon System training to U.S. military personnel, foreign military personnel, government personnel, and Instructor Pilots as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled ICI led/supported in-flight syllabus Training Events for NFSs (including briefs and debriefs) IAW OPNAV and CNATRA Instructions, respective TRAWING STANNOTES/SOPs, local area instructions, and other pertinent guidance. A training event includes, but is not limited to, the following:
  • Briefing students IAW the syllabus event being flown and Training Air Wing SOPs.
  • Assessing the Aircraft Maintenance Data Book in Maintenance control as part of T-45 aircraft preflight. Sign for aircraft and ensure aircraft is certified safe-for-flight prior to takeoff.
  • Evaluate student performance. Debrief students IAW Air Wing SOPs. Complete and submit electronic grade sheet(s) in the approved CNATRA Training or Learning Management System (T/LMS).
  • Evaluate and record T-45 aircraft performance and/or deficiency in the NALCOMIS system IAW established procedures.

Position Requirements

• Have been a T-45 Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) qualified Instructor Pilot (IP),preferably within the preceding five (5) years.
• Have logged a minimum of 1,000 flight hours as Pilot-in-Command, of which 500 hours were in tactical jet aircraft, strike pipeline jet aircraft, or E-2/C-2 carrier aircraft.
• Possess a FAA commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transportation Pilot (ATP) Certificate with the appropriate category and class ratings (instrument rating with single engine privileges)(per DCMA Instruction 8210.1C series/NAVAIR Instruction 3710.1 series)
• Possess, and maintain, a current FAA class 2 medical.
• Meet the height and weight standards outlined in the T-45 NATOPS manual.