Valiant is seeking an experienced P-8A Contract Instructor Naval Flight Officer (CINFO) to support Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) training at NAS Jacksonville. This role delivers TACCO-focused simulator, classroom, and systems instruction, evaluates student performance, and supports curriculum and training device improvements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Conduct scheduled CI-led and CI-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 IGS.
- Evaluate student training and mission performance and document results in accordance with established criteria.
- Provide instruction on TACCO-specific systems, mission coordination, 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 MAFs.
- Support Collateral Duties including scheduling coordination, CI training currency, instructional material management, required reading compliance, grading, attendance documentation, trainer performance evaluation, and CI certification maintenance.
- Attend required Government-scheduled meetings including Scheduling, Standardization, Government 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 clearance; TS/SCI preferred. Must be willing and able to obtain a TS/SCI in the future.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Must be or have been a P-8A NATOPS-qualified Tactical Coordinator (TACCO) or have been a simulator TACCO instructor within the previous five years.
- Must have a minimum of one Fleet tour in the P-8A.
- Must have a minimum of one tour as an FRS Instructor TACCO.
- Must successfully complete P-8A NATOPS open-book and closed-book exams, simulator procedural evaluations, and annually renew qualifications with the FRS.
- Must demonstrate understanding of P-8A mission, aircraft operating systems, and normal/emergency crew procedures.
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.
