Senior Joint Fires Observer/JTAC Instructor

Check Defense, LLC; Fort Sill (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Check Defense LLC seeks qualified Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and Forward Air Controllers to serve as JFO/PTAC Instructors at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Instructors provide resident and Mobile Training Team instruction for the Joint Fires Observer Course 2E-F233/250-ASIL7 to U.S.

military, joint-service, and coalition students. Responsibilities include delivering classroom, simulator, and field instruction, operating CFFT and DVTE systems, evaluating students, and maintaining training records.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of CFFT or DVTE simulator experience, including startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and creating/loading/modifying scenarios.
• Official verification of JTAC/FAC(A) qualification and experience (e.g., AF Form 8, AF Form 3827, Terminal Attack Control Evaluation form, official FAC(A) flight record, or accepted service equivalent).
• Ability to complete and maintain Government-required JFO instructor certification.
• Fluent written and spoken English; ability to work effectively with military, civilian, joint-service, and coalition personnel.
• Ability to obtain required installation access and a Common Access Card (CAC), as applicable.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, potentially with short notice.
• No waivers are permitted for the minimum instructor qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver JFO instruction using Government-approved Programs of Instruction (POIs), lesson plans, and training materials; each course includes approximately 80 instructional hours over 10 training days.
• Conduct classroom, simulator, hands-on, practical-exercise, and field instruction in CAS, observed fire procedures, and JFO tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Operate, troubleshoot, set up, and maintain Call for Fire Trainer (CFFT), Deployable Virtual Training Environment (DVTE), and associated simulation equipment.
• Create, load, modify, and execute simulation scenarios consistent with the approved JFO POI and Government direction.
• Administer exams, evaluate students, document performance, and maintain training and evaluation records.
• Support instructor certification, recurring evaluations, and JFO sustainment training.
• Review and recommend changes to lesson plans, TSPs, examinations, and training scenarios; remain current on doctrine and lessons learned.
• Prepare classrooms, facilities, and equipment before training; support resident and MTT courses at CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Protect Government information and equipment and comply with Army and Fort Sill requirements.

Skills

JTAC qualification

FAC(A) experience

English proficiency

Travel availability

Tools

CFFT

DVTE

Job description

Check Defense LLC seeks qualified Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and Forward Air Controllers to serve as JFO/PTAC Instructors at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Instructors provide resident and Mobile Training Team instruction for the Joint Fires Observer Course 2E-F233/250-ASIL7 to U.S.

military, joint-service, and coalition students. Responsibilities include delivering classroom, simulator, and field instruction, operating CFFT and DVTE systems, evaluating students, and maintaining training records.