Valiant is looking for an experienced
E-2 Contract Instructor Naval Flight Officer (CIN) to support Fleet Replacement Squadron training at Naval Station Norfolk. This role delivers simulator, classroom, and systems instruction for E-2 NFOs, evaluates student performance, and supports curriculum and training device improvements. This position is designated as Key Personnel under the contract and requires Government approval.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Conduct scheduled instructor-led and instructor-supported simulator, training device, and systems instruction, including briefs and debriefs.
- Provide classroom instruction, tests, lesson plans, trainee guides, and academic support including CRM and Instrument Ground School.
- Evaluate student training and mission performance and document results in accordance with established criteria.
- Provide instruction on E-2 mission systems, tactical coordination, sensor employment, and crew procedures.
- Provide instruction on training device operation, briefing and debriefing procedures, and grading and assessment standards.
- Assist with simulator and training device inspections, certifications, mishap recreation, and special projects.
- Maintain, assess, and recommend improvements to mission scenarios for effectiveness and currency.
- Review curriculum and recommend improvements based on NATOPS changes, engineering changes, and evolving mission requirements.
- Support Additional Duties including curriculum maintenance, testing instrument updates, feedback methodology, syllabus reviews, and validation of Maintenance Action Forms.
- Support Collateral Duties including scheduling coordination, instructor training currency, instructional material management, required reading compliance, grading, attendance documentation, trainer performance evaluation, and instructor certification maintenance.
- Attend required Government-scheduled meetings including Scheduling, Standardization, Instructor Pilot/Aircrew, Phase Head, and Intelligence Updates.
- Maintain general cleanliness and housekeeping of assigned spaces and work areas.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active Secret
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Must be or have been an E-2 NATOPS-qualified NFO within the previous five years or have been an E-2 simulator NFO instructor within the previous five years.
- Must have a minimum of one Fleet tour.
- Must successfully complete E-2 NATOPS open-book, closed-book, and oral exams and annually renew qualifications.
- Must demonstrate understanding of E-2 mission systems, crew procedures, tactics, threat systems, syllabus flow, and curriculum change processes.
- Ability to maintain proficiency with syllabus changes, required reading, and updates to publications.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain situational awareness during extended training scenarios.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:- Ability to walk on uneven surfaces.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Ability to climb two flights of stairs and ladders.
- Ability to lift, climb, and perform physical tasks as needed.
