Joint Fires Observer

Check Defence; Fort Sill (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Check Defense LLC seeks qualified Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and Forward Air Controllers to serve as JFO/PTAC Instructors at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Instructors provide resident and Mobile Training Team instruction for the Joint Fires Observer Course 2E-F233/250-ASIL7 to U.S.

military, joint-service, and coalition students. Responsibilities include delivering classroom, simulator, and field instruction, operating CFFT and DVTE systems, evaluating students, and maintaining training records.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of CFFT or DVTE simulator experience, including startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and creating/loading/modifying scenarios.
• Official verification of JTAC/FAC(A) qualification and experience (e.g., AF Form 8, AF Form 3827, Terminal Attack Control Evaluation form, official FAC(A) flight record, or accepted service equivalent).
• Ability to complete and maintain Government-required JFO instructor certification.
• Fluent written and spoken English; ability to work effectively with military, civilian, joint-service, and coalition personnel.
• Ability to obtain required installation access and a Common Access Card (CAC), as applicable.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, potentially with short notice.
• No waivers are permitted for the minimum instructor qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver JFO instruction using Government-approved Programs of Instruction (POIs), lesson plans, and training materials; each course includes approximately 80 instructional hours over 10 training days.
• Conduct classroom, simulator, hands-on, practical-exercise, and field instruction in CAS, observed fire procedures, and JFO tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Operate, troubleshoot, set up, and maintain Call for Fire Trainer (CFFT), Deployable Virtual Training Environment (DVTE), and associated simulation equipment.
• Create, load, modify, and execute simulation scenarios consistent with the approved JFO POI and Government direction.
• Administer exams, evaluate students, document performance, and maintain training and evaluation records.
• Support instructor certification, recurring evaluations, and JFO sustainment training.
• Review and recommend changes to lesson plans, TSPs, examinations, and training scenarios; remain current on doctrine and lessons learned.
• Prepare classrooms, facilities, and equipment before training; support resident and MTT courses at CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Protect Government information and equipment and comply with Army and Fort Sill requirements.

Skills

JTAC qualification

FAC(A) experience

English proficiency

Travel availability

Tools

CFFT

DVTE

Job description

Position Status: Pending Contract Award

Position Overview:

Check Defense LLC is seeking qualified Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) and Forward Air Controllers (Airborne) (FAC(A)s) to serve as Joint Fires Observer (JFO) / Previously Qualified Terminal Attack Controller (PTAC) Instructors supporting the U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence, 428th Field Artillery Brigade, at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Instructors provide resident and Mobile Training Team (MTT) instruction for the Joint Fires Observer Course, 2E-F233/250-ASIL7, to U.S. military, joint-service, and coalition students.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Deliver JFO instruction using Government-approved Programs of Instruction (POIs), lesson plans, and training materials; each course includes approximately 80 instructional hours over 10 training days.
• Conduct classroom, simulator, hands-on, practical-exercise, and field instruction in CAS, observed fire procedures, and JFO tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Operate, troubleshoot, set up, and maintain Call for Fire Trainer (CFFT), Deployable Virtual Training Environment (DVTE), and associated simulation equipment.
• Create, load, modify, and execute simulation scenarios consistent with the approved JFO POI and Government direction.
• Administer exams, evaluate students, document performance, and maintain training and evaluation records.
• Support instructor certification, recurring evaluations, and JFO sustainment training.
• Review and recommend changes to lesson plans, TSPs, examinations, and training scenarios; remain current on doctrine and lessons learned.
• Prepare classrooms, facilities, and equipment before training; support resident and MTT courses at CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Protect Government information and equipment and comply with Army and Fort Sill requirements.

Required Technical Qualifications:

Candidates must meet one of the following experience pathways:

JTAC Pathway:

• Completion of an accredited JTAC Qualification Course and subsequent Government JTAC certification.
• At least 3 years of verifiable JTAC experience, including active operational experience performing JTAC duties.
• Completion of a FAC(A) course with at least 3 years of verifiable FAC(A) experience, including active operational experience.
• Audit of an accredited JFO course, as applicable to the alternate qualification pathway.

Combined Military Experience Alternative:

• At least 8 years of continuous active military service combined with a minimum of 2 years of operational JTAC/FAC(A) experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 6 months of CFFT or DVTE simulator experience, including startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and creating/loading/modifying scenarios.
• Official verification of JTAC/FAC(A) qualification and experience (e.g., AF Form 8, AF Form 3827, Terminal Attack Control Evaluation form, official FAC(A) flight record, or accepted service equivalent).
• Ability to complete and maintain Government-required JFO instructor certification.
• Fluent written and spoken English; ability to work effectively with military, civilian, joint-service, and coalition personnel.
• Ability to obtain required installation access and a Common Access Card (CAC), as applicable.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, potentially with short notice.
• No waivers are permitted for the minimum instructor qualifications.

Government Instructor Certification

Selected personnel must complete the applicable Common Faculty Development Program Instructor Course (CFD-IC), or accepted equivalent; audit the JFO course; certify on at least seven academic blocks and all required simulator blocks; achieve satisfactory evaluations; and obtain written certification from the Commander, 428th Field Artillery Brigade. Certifications must be maintained during performance.

Candidates who are already qualified and instructor-certified are especially encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or previous Fort Sill JFO instructor certification.
• Recent CFD-IC certification or recognized equivalent.
• Experience delivering resident and MTT military training.
• Experience developing military courseware and simulation training scenarios.
• Experience instructing joint-service or coalition military students.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in office, warehouse, maintenance, and outdoor operational environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and conduct physical inventories for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry training equipment up to 75 pounds.

Schedule and Work Environment

• Primary duty location is Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Normal operating hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; early morning, evening, or weekend work may be required.
• Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations supports Mobile Training Teams and other authorized training. A valid passport is required for international travel.