MQ 4C Contract Instructor Air Vehicle Operator/Pilot (CIAVO)

Valiant Integrated Services; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Integrated Services seeks an experienced MQ4C Contract Instructor Air Vehicle Operator/Pilot (CIAVO) to support Fleet Replacement Squadron training at NAS Jacksonville. The role delivers simulator, classroom, and systems instruction for MQ4C Air Vehicle Pilots, evaluates student performance, and supports curriculum and training device improvements.

Essential duties include conducting instructor-led sessions, preparing lesson plans and trainee guides, evaluating learner progress, and

Qualifications

• MQ4C NATOPS-qualified Air Vehicle Operator/Pilot.
• Minimum of one tour as a P3, EP3, P8, or MQ4C FRS Instructor Pilot.
• Ability to complete NATOPS exams, simulator evaluations, and maintain qualifications annually.
• Strong instruction and curriculum development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled CI-led and CI-supported simulator, training device, and systems instruction, including briefs and debriefs.
• Provide classroom instruction, tests, lesson plans, trainee guides, and academic support including CRM and IGS.
• Evaluate student training and mission performance and document results in accordance with established criteria.
• Provide instruction on MQ4C air vehicle operations, aircraft systems, mission coordination, and normal/emergency procedures.
• Provide instruction on training device operation, briefing and debriefing procedures, and grading and assessment standards.
• Assist with simulator and training device inspections, certifications, mishap recreation, and special projects.
• Maintain, assess, and recommend improvements to mission scenarios for effectiveness and currency.
• Review curriculum and recommend improvements based on NATOPS changes, engineering changes, and evolving mission requirements.
• Support Training device maintenance, testing instrument updates, feedback methodology, syllabus reviews, and validation of Maintenance Action Forms (MAFs).
• Support scheduling coordination, CI training currency, instructional material management, required reading compliance, grading, attendance documentation, trainer performance evaluation, and CI certification maintenance.

Job description

Valiant is seeking an experienced MQ4C Contract Instructor Air Vehicle Operator/Pilot (CIAVO) to support Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) training at NAS Jacksonville. This role delivers simulator, classroom, and systems instruction for MQ4C Air Vehicle Pilots, evaluates student performance, and supports curriculum and training device improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct scheduled CIled and CIsupported simulator, training device, and systems instruction, including briefs and debriefs.
• Provide classroom instruction, tests, lesson plans, trainee guides, and academic support including CRM and IGS.
• Evaluate student training and mission performance and document results in accordance with established criteria.
• Provide instruction on MQ4C air vehicle operations, aircraft systems, mission coordination, and normal/emergency procedures.
• Provide instruction on training device operation, briefing and debriefing procedures, and grading and assessment standards.
• Assist with simulator and training device inspections, certifications, mishap recreation, and special projects.
• Maintain, assess, and recommend improvements to mission scenarios for effectiveness and currency.
• Review curriculum and recommend improvements based on NATOPS changes, engineering changes, and evolving mission requirements.
• Support Additional Duties including curriculum maintenance, testing instrument updates, feedback methodology, syllabus reviews, and validation of Maintenance Action Forms (MAFs).
• Support Collateral Duties including scheduling coordination, CI training currency, instructional material management, required reading compliance, grading, attendance documentation, trainer performance evaluation, and CI certification maintenance.
• Attend required Government scheduled meetings including Scheduling, Standardization, Government Instructor Pilot/Aircrew, Phase Head, and Intelligence Updates.
• Maintain general cleanliness and housekeeping of assigned spaces and work areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

• Must be or have been an MQ4C NATOPSqualified Air Vehicle Operator/Pilot within the previous five years.
• Must have a minimum of one tour as a P3, EP3, P8, or MQ4C FRS Instructor Pilot.
• Strongly desired: one tour in VUP, BAMSD, VX20 MQ4C ITT, or VX1 MQ4C cadre.
• Must successfully complete MQ4C NATOPS openbook and closedbook exams, simulator procedural evaluations, and annually renew qualifications with the FRS.
• Must demonstrate understanding of MQ4C mission, aircraft operating systems, and normal/emergency crew procedures.
• Ability to maintain proficiency with syllabus changes, required reading, and updates to publications.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain situational awareness during extended training scenarios.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to climb two flights of stairs and ladders.
• Ability to lift, climb, and perform physical tasks as needed.

Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.