Revision and Maintenance SME for Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic F/A-18 Program

Valiant Integrated Services

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience as an F/A-18E/F aviator or relevant field with proven tactical expertise.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and graphic design/video editing software.
  • Ability to engage effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.
  • Professional presentation and communication skills.
  • NATOPS-qualified in the F/A-18E/F with recent fleet experience (preferred).
  • Graduate of the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for F/A-18 courseware content.
  • Monitor trends in Stan Eval and update course materials accordingly.
  • Ensure assigned courseware remains current and relevant.
  • Develop and revise instructional content for designated aircraft.
  • Coordinate with other SMEs on lesson revisions and updates.
  • Identify urgent instructional areas needing revision.
  • Review and incorporate updates from aircraft publications into training materials.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a dedicated team in aviation instruction.
  • Engage in high-impact training content development.
  • Contribute to mission readiness of military aviation operations.
  • Professional development through collaboration with experienced SMEs and instructional designers.
  • Work in a role that values technical expertise and innovative teaching methodologies.
Full Job Description
Valiant Integrated Services is seeking an experienced FA-18EF aviator to join our courseware development team as a Revision and Maintenance SME (Full Time) for Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic F/A-18 Program. In this role, you'll transform tactical expertise into high-impact training content that drives mission readiness. Join a team dedicated to delivering immersive, precise, and future-ready aviation instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for their aircraft by providing technical content for courseware.
  • Monitor Stan Eval trends and support revisions in courseware.
  • Monitor courseware currency in assigned academic areas of responsibility.
  • Develop courseware/monitor courseware currency for their assigned aircraft and assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Provide content input for all lesson revisions for which they are the primary SME.
  • Coordinate lesson revision input with other I/SMEs.
  • Identify areas of instruction requiring immediate attention.
  • Review all aircraft and operations-related publications for updated information to be incorporated into courseware and training materials.
  • Function as a member of a courseware development team, working directly with Instructional System Designers, Courseware Development Specialists, and Subject Matter Experts, to take input from stakeholders and transform it into fully functioning, immersive online courseware.
  • Conduct all other duties as directed/assigned in the Statement of Work and/or Contract.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI

SALARY RANGE: Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

EXPERIENCE:
  • Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) as well as applicable software used for graphic design and video editing.
  • Must be able to interface effectively with customers, management, and technical staff.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Must always present a professional appearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • NATOPS-qualified aircrew member (Pilot or Electronic Warfare Officer) in the F/A-18E/F aircraft within the past 5 years, with a minimum of one deployed fleet tour and at least 500 flight hours in the F/A-18E/F.
  • Highly Desirable: Graduate of the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN).
  • Additional Skills: Experience in graphic design and/or visual media is recommended.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.
  • Requires mental alertness and acute concentration for long periods of time during training scenarios.

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