Senior Firearms Instructor – FFDO Training Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility opportunities

Paid education and certifications

Flexible work weeks

PTO and leave options

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Lead Firearms Instructor (LFI) to serve as the on-site training manager for the FFDO program. You will supervise training sessions, verify weapons and credentials, and ensure safety and data security during requalification.

You will conduct TSA-approved instruction, manage targets, scoring, and administrative forms, while maintaining instructor-to-student ratios and training environment control.

Qualifications

• Current or former federal law enforcement agent, officer, or civilian with recognized federal firearms instructor training acceptable by TSA/FAMS.
• Examples of recognized programs include FITP, FAMS, FBI/DEA, US Postal Inspectors programs.
• Must complete a 2-3 day firearms re-qualification program under supervision of SAC, FAMS Training Division, FFDO Program Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead Firearms Instructors (LFIs) are the on-site training manager for the FFDO program.
• Conduct all classroom instruction and safety briefings, manage equipment and targets scoring.
• Verify weapons/credentials, maintain SSI/SPII security, and ensure instructor/student ratio 1:6.
• Maintain inventory of training supplies and secure training environment during sessions.

Skills

Firearms

Firearms Training

Weapons Handling

Security Compliance

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Lead Firearms Instructor (LFI) to serve as the on-site training manager for the FFDO program. You will supervise training sessions, verify weapons and credentials, and ensure safety and data security during requalification.

You will conduct TSA-approved instruction, manage targets, scoring, and administrative forms, while maintaining instructor-to-student ratios and training environment control.