Posting Title: T-6A Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Location: Randolph Air Force Base (AFB), TX

This is a full-time, on-site position, which requires an active SECRET clearance.

Position Overview

ASI is seeking a highly qualified T-6A Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the development, validation, modernization, and delivery of advanced United States Air Force (USAF) pilot training programs. This position leverages extensive experience as a T-6A Instructor Pilot (IP), Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) Instructor, Pilot Instructor Training (PIT) Instructor, or T-6A Simulator Instructor to develop and improve instructor-led training (ILT), computer-based training (CBT), courseware, assessments, and instructional materials.

The successful candidate will apply expert knowledge of T-6A Texan II aircraft systems, flight operations, aviation training, aircrew instruction, USAF flying regulations, training standards, and instructional systems development (ISD) to support high-quality training solutions for military aviation programs.

Key Responsibilities

Training Development

• Develop, update, validate, and maintain instructor-led training (ILT), computer-based training (CBT), courseware, lesson plans, training guides, and instructional materials.
• Incorporate current USAF flying training standards, procedures, and operational requirements into training products.
• Support curriculum development and course modernization efforts.

Assessment Development

• Create, update, review, and validate knowledge checks, examinations, test banks, assessments, and evaluation materials.
• Ensure assessments accurately measure learning objectives and training outcomes.

Content Review and Validation

• Review and validate training content for technical accuracy, operational relevance, and compliance with USAF standards.
• Evaluate scenarios, graphics, simulations, multimedia assets, and instructional materials for quality and effectiveness.
• Recommend improvements to training products and learning experiences.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Support

• Collaborate with instructional designers, courseware developers, engineers, program managers, and government customers throughout the training development lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews, working groups, customer meetings, and training validation events.

Instructional Design Support

• Apply instructional systems design (ISD), adult learning principles, and training development methodologies to improve course effectiveness.
• Support analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) activities.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree required.

Aviation Experience

• Previously qualified as a T-6A Instructor Pilot (IP) supporting Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) or Pilot Instructor Training (PIT).

Alternative Qualification

• Recent experience as a T-6A Simulator Instructor may be considered when combined with previous T-6A flight experience.

Flight Experience

• Minimum 1,000 total jet flight hours in U.S. military aircraft.

Technical Expertise

• Extensive knowledge of:
  • T-6A Texan II aircraft systems
  • Flight operations
  • Aircrew training
  • Pilot training programs
  • USAF flying regulations
  • USAF procedures and standards
  • Aviation instruction and evaluation

Training Development Experience

• Familiarity with instructional systems design (ISD), instructional design methodologies, curriculum development, training development, and courseware development processes.

Security Clearance

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting military training program development.
• Experience with Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT), Pilot Instructor Training (PIT), or related Air Force aviation training programs.
• Experience developing instructor-led training (ILT) and computer-based training (CBT).
• Experience working within simulator-based training environments.
• Knowledge of ADDIE, instructional systems design (ISD), curriculum development, and learning management systems (LMS).
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.
• Experience validating and improving complex training systems, training devices, and instructional materials.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Collaborative, mission-focused work environment
• Opportunity to support next-generation USAF training initiatives