STTS - Pararescue Instructor

Rigid Tactical; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rigid Tactical is looking for experienced Pararescue Instructors to provide advanced instruction for the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The role involves delivering specialized training in various mission areas to Special Operations Forces and requires significant physical capability.

Candidates must possess a minimum of five years of experience as a USAF Pararescueman and hold an active Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as a USAF 7-level Pararescueman.
• Minimum three years of experience in the Air Force Special Tactics career field.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support across the STTS program.
• Demonstrate safe use of weapons and devices.
• Conduct high-angle rappel operations.
• Perform maritime duties and open-water swimming.
• Fly aboard AFSOC or contracted aircraft for training exercises.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Microsoft Access

Job description

Rigid Tactical is seeking highly experienced Pararescue Instructors to support the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Special Tactics Training Squadron (STTS) at Hurlburt Field, Florida. In this role, you will deliver advanced Special Tactics instruction to Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel across a wide range of mission areas including personnel recovery, high-angle operations, and combat medicine — in both classroom and field environments. This is a physically demanding, operationally relevant position for experienced PJ veterans who want to continue contributing to the SOF training mission.

Employment is contingent upon contract award.

Location: Hurlbert Field

Clearance: Secret

Qualification / Requirements:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a USAF 7-level Pararescueman (1T2X1).
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in the Air Force Special Tactics career field.
• Active Secret Security Clearance (required at time of hire; must be maintained throughout performance).
• Must be able to read, understand, speak, and write English fluently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and general internet applications. Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Must not be identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, and operational mission of the installation.
• Must pass Go/No-Go qualification screening; resume submission and COR approval required prior to onboarding.

Responsibilities:

• Provide instructional support across the STTS program of instruction for full mission profile (FMP) events.
• Demonstrate and instruct the safe and effective use of munitions, small arms, heavy weapons, crew-served weapons, and night vision devices.
• Conduct and instruct high-angle rappel operations in outside-the-classroom, non-standard training settings.
• Perform maritime duties and open-water swimming in support of amphibious operations training.
• Fly aboard AFSOC or contracted fixed/rotary-wing aircraft for student infiltration/exfiltration training exercises.
• Support assault zone operations, alternate insertion/extraction methods, fixed and rotary-wing call for fire (CFF), and operational preparation of the environment (OPE).
• Contribute to curriculum development activities in support of STTS program of instruction as directed.
• Maintain all required qualifications and certifications throughout the period of performance.
• Submit to qualification screening; maintain performance standards at all times.
• Complete all required training during normal duty hours and track on monthly status report.

Physicial Requirements:

• Work is physically rigorous in a variety of indoor and outdoor/range environments, including non-climate-controlled settings.
• Must be capable of performing physically demanding SOF-related training activities.
• Must be able to handle munitions, small arms, heavy weapons, crew-served weapons, and night vision devices in a training environment.
• Must be able to perform maritime duties and open-water swimming to support amphibious operations training.
• Must be able to fly aboard AFSOC or contracted fixed/rotary-wing aircraft for infiltration/exfiltration training exercises.
• Must be able to rappel from high-angle structures in conjunction with practical high-angle training.