Revision and Maintenance SME for Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic F/A-18 Program

Valiant Integrated Services; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Integrated Services seeks an experienced FA-18EF aviator to join our Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic courseware team as a Revision and Maintenance SME (Full Time). You will translate tactical expertise into precise, immersive online training content that enhances mission readiness.

Responsibilities include serving as SME for the aircraft, monitoring Stan Eval trends, maintaining courseware currency, developing content, coordinating revisions with other SMEs, reviewing

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and graphic design/video editing tools.
• NATOPS-qualified aircrew member (pilot or EW officer) is preferred.
• TOPGUN graduate highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for the aircraft by providing technical content for courseware.
• Monitor Stan Eval trends and support revisions in courseware.
• Monitor courseware currency in assigned academic areas of responsibility.
• Develop courseware/monitor courseware currency for assigned aircraft and areas of responsibility.
• Provide content input for all lesson revisions for which they are the primary SME.
• Coordinate lesson revision input with other I/SMEs.
• Identify areas of instruction requiring immediate attention.
• Review publications for updated information to be incorporated into courseware and training materials.
• Collaborate with Instructional System Designers and Courseware Development Specialists to transform input into immersive online courseware.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Graphic design

Video editing

NATOPS qualified aircrew

TOPGUN graduate

Tools

Graphic design software

Job description

Overview

Valiant Integrated Services is seeking an experienced FA-18EF aviator to join our courseware development team as a Revision and Maintenance SME (Full Time) for Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic F/A-18 Program. In this role, you\'ll transform tactical expertise into high-impact training content that drives mission readiness. Join a team dedicated to delivering immersive, precise, and future-ready aviation instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for their aircraft by providing technical content for courseware.
• Monitor Stan Eval trends and support revisions in courseware.
• Monitor courseware currency in assigned academic areas of responsibility.
• Develop courseware/monitor courseware currency for their assigned aircraft and assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provide content input for all lesson revisions for which they are the primary SME.
• Coordinate lesson revision input with other I/SMEs.
• Identify areas of instruction requiring immediate attention.
• Review all aircraft and operations-related publications for updated information to be incorporated into courseware and training materials.
• Function as a member of a courseware development team, working directly with Instructional System Designers, Courseware Development Specialists, and Subject Matter Experts, to take input from stakeholders and transform it into fully functioning, immersive online courseware.
• Conduct all other duties as directed/assigned in the Statement of Work and/or Contract.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Security Clearance

Active TS/SCI

Salary Range

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Experience

• Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) as well as applicable software used for graphic design and video editing.
• Must be able to interface effectively with customers, management, and technical staff.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must always present a professional appearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• NATOPS-qualified aircrew member (Pilot or Electronic Warfare Officer) in the F/A-18E/F aircraft within the past 5 years, with a minimum of one deployed fleet tour and at least 500 flight hours in the F/A-18E/F.
• Highly Desirable: Graduate of the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN).
• Additional Skills: Experience in graphic design and/or visual media is recommended.

Physical Requirements

• Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.
• Requires mental alertness and acute concentration for long periods of time during training scenarios.