MQ-4C Flight Instructor & Training Lead (Contract)

Valiant Integrated Services, LLC; 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 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