MQ-25 Aircrew Instructor
Patuxent River - USA
Job Summary
Title:
MQ-25 Aircrew InstructorKBRs Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War specializing in modeling and simulation cyber transformation air vehicle mission integration and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework KBR prioritizes data security privacy and responsible information management to ensure mission success.
KBR is seeking a highly qualified MQ-25 Aircrew Instructor to support tasking at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) for VUQ-10 and the UX-24 Test Squadron in Patuxent River/Webster Field MD. As part of the worlds largest independent flight test organization supporting both US Government and commercial agencies you will be joining a highly talented and experienced aircrew services team that has provided over 40 continuous years of aircrew support for a long-term incumbent and leader in test aircrew expertise the selected applicant will work within the VUQ-10 UX-24 and MQ-25 Integrated Test Team environments composed of government military contractor and industry personnel.
Role & Responsibilities:
- This position serves as an MQ-25 Aircrew Instructor and will provide all aspects of instructor duties for the MQ-25 program instructing both test and initial accession is a non-flying position.
- Training will be provided on the current aircraft configuration capabilities and associated ground and control equipment.
- The selected applicant will assist in developing and aligning training material with doctrinal standards providing classroom and simulator instruction for new MQ-25 Air Vehicle Pilots (AVPs).
- When designated by appropriate approving authority the selected applicant may conduct squadron level training in areas such as Instrument Ground School Crew Resource Management and NATOPS.
Basic Qualifications:
- BS/BA & 2 years of instructor experience
- Experience maintaining training records that accurately reflect student performance and progress documents student deficiencies and suggests corrective actions and motivates students having problems with performance or adaptation to the flight environment.
- Experience instructing ground-based flight simulators.
- Experience developing and refining training materials to ensure they are current and up to date with the latest aircraft developments and changes.
- Clearance & Citizenship: Must have a current DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain. Contract requires US Citizenship. Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Certification: Selected applicant will obtain and maintain an Instructor NATOPS qualification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters Degree is preferred
- A minimum of 1000 flight hours in fixed/rotary/unmanned aircraft
- 2 years direct experience in operation of Group 4/5 UAS
- 10 years of experience as an instructor in ground-based flight simulators is highly desired
- Aircraft carrier experience in a tactical aircraft is highly desired
- Aircraft refueling experience is highly desired
- Prior experience as a E-2 NFO F-18 NFO or MQ-4/MQ-9 Pilot is desired
- FRS experience
Basic Compensation: $124000-$195000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
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