Lead Firearms Instructor - Part Time / on Call

General Dynamics Information Technology; Girlstown USA (TX); On-site; USD 41,934 - 56,729; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team for career development

Professional growth opportunities including paid education

Cutting-edge technology training

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Lead Firearms Instructor in Texas to supervise training for Federal Flight Deck Officers. This role includes verifying credentials, conducting safety briefings, and managing the training environment at the gun range. Candidates must have a federal firearms instructor certification, 5 years of training experience, and be compliant with TSA regulations. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current or former federal law-enforcement agent or employee with recognized firearms training.
• 5 years of firearms training experience required.
• Completion of a 2-3 day firearms re-qualification training program is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Check in Federal Flight Deck Officers and verify their credentials.
• Conduct classroom instruction and oversee training at the gun range.
• Maintain a safe training environment and manage sensitive security information.

Skills

Firearms training experience

Safety management

Instructional skills

Compliance awareness

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Lead Firearms Instructors (LFIs) are the first point of contact for Federal Flight Deck Officers when they arrive at the training venue; they are responsible for checking them in; verifying weapons and credentials; conducting training and overseeing the course of fire at the gun-range. They are responsible for ensuring the safety of all personnel on the range and securing SSI and SPII information during and after requalification sessions.

How a Lead Firearms Instructor Will Make an Impact

Lead Firearms Instructors (LFIs) are the first point of contact at the training venue for Federal Flight Deck Officers (FFDO) and are the on‑site training manager for the program. LFIs conduct all classroom instruction; delivering the approved TSA training and safety brief; introducing and describing new equipment; and ensuring all students understand and sign the safety briefing. The LFI ensures a minimum number of SFIs are present to maintain an instructor/student ratio of 1:6 for each training session. The LFI must ensure a sufficient inventory of training supplies is on‑hand at the training venue to support monthly requalification sessions. The LFI is expected to maintain positive control of the training environment from the moment students arrive at the venue to the moment they depart. Upon students’ arrival, the LFIs must verify weapons and credentials of each FFDO before training commences by visual inspection. The LFI is responsible for ensuring proper scoring of targets; completion of applicable administrative forms; and collection of training data. The LFI is required to sign and certify qualification scores for all FFDOs attempting to qualify. Failure of an FFDO to qualify also means that an authorized FAMS Representative and/or LFI takes custody of the unloaded weapon, transport device (lockbox), credential and other equipment for return to TSA/FAMS. If no authorized FAMS representative is present to receive the equipment, the LFI shall make immediate verbal notification to the FFDO Program Office in order to make the appropriate arrangements to return equipment and credentials. The LFI must keep all Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Sensitive Personally Identifying Information (SPII) secured appropriately both during and after a re‑qualification session in compliance with the TSA MD 2100.2; Privacy and Information Collection Policy and TSA MD 1400.3 TSA Information Security Policy. The LFI oversees time keeping of all SFI labor hours. The LFI must comply with internal compliance training events.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Education / Equivalent Training: Current or former federal law‑enforcement agent; officer; or civilian employee having completed a recognized federal firearm instructor training program deemed acceptable by the TSA/FAMS. Examples of recognized federal firearms instructor programs include; but are not limited to, certified instructor graduates of FLETC Firearms Instructor Training program (FITP); FAMS Firearms Instructor Training Program; FBI/DEA Firearms Instructor Training Program; United States Postal Inspectors Firearms Instructor Training Program or equivalent federal training program. All LFIs must successfully complete a 2‑3 day firearms re‑qualification training program under the technical direction of the SAC; FAMS Training Division; and the FFDO Program Office. Areas of instruction shall include; but not to be limited to; the re‑qualification course(s) of fire; procedural requirements for conducting the re‑qualification session; and use of a GFE Automatic External Defibrillator (AED); and basic first aid.

Experience: 5 years of firearms training experience.

Education level: Associate’s Degree; or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work/military experience.

Unique/Additional Requirements: Working conditions: The work is typically performed at an indoor or outdoor gun range. Employees will be required to handle weapons and ammunition in the course of their duties. Exposure to high volumes of noise due to the firing of weapons will occur and employees are required to wear hearing protection (foam ear plugs and external hearing protection). Exposure to expelled gun‑powder as a result of fired ammunition is expected; employees must wash hands after handling ammunition. Work may require some physical effort in handling light materials, boxes, or equipment. This position requires applicants to successfully complete the security application and pass a background investigation clearance prior to starting.

GDIT Is Your Place

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting‑edge technology you can learn from

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $30.44 - $41.18. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8

Travel Required: None

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA, TX Austin

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

We welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants in the recruitment process.