LUH- 72A Lakota Simulator Instructor Operator

Via Logic LLC; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 65,650 - 118,675; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a Simulator Instructor Operator in Marana, Arizona to support Army National Guard training programs. The role involves providing simulated flight training, maintaining training records, and conducting academic instruction for various aviation qualification courses. Candidates must have extensive experience as an Instructor Pilot or similar and be qualified in the respective aircraft simulator. This position offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience or 4 years with a Bachelor's degree required.
• Qualified as an Instructor Pilot in respective aircraft simulator.
• Experience training or operating with Army Aviation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct simulated flight training emphasizing aircraft systems.
• Maintain training records for formal course students.
• Provide academic instruction for various AATS courses.

Skills

Instructor Pilot qualification

Aviation Simulator experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Airborne Solutions (AirS) Division within the Airborne & Mission Solutions Business Area of Leidos is seeking a LUH-72A Lakota Simulator Instructor Operator to support the Army National Guard (ARNG) Aviation Training Services and Operational Support (ATSOS) program in Marana, AZ. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your aviation expertise in direct support of the Western Army Aviation Training Site (WAATS) - one of the most respected training environments in the world.

As the prime contractor for ATSOS, Leidos delivers comprehensive flight and simulation training, classroom instruction, and schoolhouse support, including One Army School System (OASS) integration and Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) maintenance. In this position, you will play a critical role in preparing Army National Guard aviators for the demanding operational environments they face.

The selected Simulator Instructor Operator will conduct training of approved Programs of Instruction (POIs), Aircrew Training Manuals (ATMs), simulation training requirements for aviators assigned to regionally supported units, familiarization training, and tours approved through ARNG in accordance with AR 95-1, TRADOC Programs of Instruction (POI), LUH-72A dATM, and local AATS SOPs. All contractor Instructor Pilots and Simulator Instructor Operators operate under DCMA INST 8210-1D requirements.

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a mission that directly enhances the readiness and capability of Army aviation forces.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide simulated flight training to AATS students and regional simulation users with special emphasis on proper use of all aircraft systems, emergency procedure training, and instrument flight procedures.
• Develop and maintain mission training scenarios for regional users.
• Provide instruction and evaluation to student pilots IAW Training Support Packages for AATS approved courses of instruction.
• Provide Aircrew Coordination Training-Enhanced (ACT‑E) Training IAW with approved course Training Support Package.
• Maintain training records on formal course students and in ATP records as required for unit, readiness level (RL) progression trainees.
• Conduct academic platform instruction for the Instructor Operator course, Instrument Flight Examiner Prep course, Instrument Flight Examiner Distributive Learning course, Instrument Flight Examiner R1 course, Instrument Refresher course; and AATS courses IAW approved POI in Aviation Qualification Course, Instructor Pilot Course, and Functional Check Pilot Course.
• Facilitate pre‑mission planning and after action reviews for all simulation periods conducted.
• Complete all aircrew training program (ATP) requirements IAW DCMA INST 8210-1D, AR 95-1, and the applicable dATM. Contract pilot shall participate in No‑notice evaluation program.
• Develop update and publish schedules via an electronic database.
• Conduct annual simulation scheduling conference.
• Track schedule changes and prepare monthly reports for flight simulators and hardware maintenance trainers supporting the AATS.
• Coordinate with War Fighter Focus Contract (WFFC)/Army TADSS Maintenance Plan (ATMP) simulator maintenance contractor daily to track simulator maintenance status and service requests.
• Coordinate with unit course managers to block formal course simulation time.
• Coordinate with regional users, National Guard Bureau, PEO‑STRI representatives to ensure proper utilization of allocated hours/devices IAW FR 350‑1 and AR 95-1 and provide monthly utilization reports.
• Verify and correct as required the WFFC/ATMP contractors monthly contractor device performance reports and forward them to the COTR.
• Update flight schedule in accordance with appropriate maintenance schedule.
• Maintain and review semi‑annually a publication library that includes historical information and facilities reports for all simulators.
• Act as a RFMSS Fire Desk Operator in the Army range and facility scheduling system (RF‑MSS). Using RFMSS to schedule every simulator training period. Each simulator period shall be scheduled in RFMSS within 12 hours of receipt. Each simulator training day shall be closed out within 24 hours.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 8 years’ of applicable experience or Bachelors’ Degree with 4 years’ of experience.
• Simulator Instructor Operators shall be qualified as an Instructor Pilot in the respective aircraft simulator and an Instrument Flight Examiner, or have documented three years of experience as an Aviation Simulator I/O in the required aircraft device. I/O qualifications shall be made available to the COR upon request. I/Os shall have prior experience training or operating with Army Aviation (or Military Equivalent).
• USAACE / AATS qualified Instructor Pilot in the airframe for which simulation duties will be performed or have a minimum of 3 years of experience as an I/O in assigned device.
• Instructor Training Course (ITC) or ABIC qualified; or successfully graduate from a AATS provided ABIC course within 12 months of contractor employee start date.
• Must meet instructor qualification requirements as defined by the Aviation proponent and IAW TR 350‑10, TR 350‑70.
• Qualified as a unit trainer, an instructor pilot or a maintenance test flight examiner with demonstrated simulator operations experience.
• USAACE qualified Instrument Flight Examiner.
• Satisfactorily complete unit aircrew training program within 3 months of starting work if not an instructor pilot IAW AR95‑1, 4‑11e(2) and FR350‑1.
• Favorable background investigation or hold a security clearance and access approvals commensurate with the level of information processed or available to them.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Products.

Original Posting:

March 6, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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