TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (ADVANCED AIR OPERATIONS)

Air Combat Command; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Command in the United States is seeking a Training Instructor (Advanced Air Operations) to serve as an Advanced Air Operations Instructor for the Guardian Angel Formal Training Unit. The role focuses on instructing jump operations in classroom, lab and field, and developing and validating instructional objectives and materials.

Responsibilities include maintaining lesson plans and TTPs, coordinating training, and ensuring continuity of air operations expertise across the GA FTU;

Qualifications

• Transcript submission may be required for degree validation.
• Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. education.
• Evidence of education credentials may be needed prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students in classroom, laboratory and field for jump operations.
• Plans, coordinates, and validates advanced air operations training objectives.
• Maintains lesson plans, study guides and workbooks for GA FTU.
• Provides continuity on Air Operations TTPs.

Job description

TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (ADVANCED AIR OPERATIONS)

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Advanced Air Operations Instructor for AirCombat Command's (ACC) Guardian Angel (GA) Formal Training Unit (FTU).

Key Responsibilities

Instructs students in classroom, laboratory and field through assigned blocks of instruction focused on jump operations. Plans, coordinates, and validates advanced air operations training of instructional objectives and design. Maintains, updates and develops lesson plans, study guides and workbooks. Maintains a collection of instructional materials specific to airborne operations conducted at the GA FTU.

Provides continuity on Air Operations Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).

Requirements & Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

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Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position.

The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Combat Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $62893 – $81765/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.