Job Description
Day to Day:
A client in Huntsville, AL is seeking a New Equipment Training (NET) Instructor/Maintainer that will provide U.S. Army units and allied customers the training necessary to operate the AH64D/E and related mission and weapon systems.
This individual will:
- Provide training, training development, subject matter expertise, logistical support, and management of DigiFlight's / PM Apache's AH64D/E training requirements.
- Conduct academic lecture, guided discussions, instructor lead practical exercises, and simulation training in all aspects of the AH64D and/ AH64E, to include aircraft, weapon, and mission systems.
- Develop academic training or provide subject matter expertise in the development of training and training devices by the AH64E OEM or third-party vendors.
- Provide oversight, upkeep and transportation of training devices which may include but not be limited to software updates, software loading, preventive maintenance and the packing and shipping or physical transportation (non-CDL) of training devices to and from training sites.
- Prepare, coordinate the logistical movement of training devices, manage schedules, and conduct training IAW applicable Program of Instructions, Training Support Plans, Course Management Plans, Course Syllabuses and or within other official guidance with little to no supervision.
- Work independently, via digital applications, telephonically or virtually when at their base of operations.
- Primary work location is "on-site" at the locations CONUS and OCONUS, on or off US and Allied military.
- Coordinates through the government on-site leads to set-up, execute, and tear down training environments.
- Provides classroom and field instruction on new equipment as a member of a team of instructors.
- Resources training missions, ships, and receives equipment, establishes classroom environments and all other functions necessary to employ the Classroom Training Sets (CTS).
- Provides Exercise and Test support on behalf of PM Apache and directed missions.
- Provides cross-functional training of other Team Members under the direction of the Fielding APM and Apache Training Manager.
- Maintains at minimum proficiency in a single program (15Y, 15R, etc.) while expanding proficiency in other programs.
Required Skills & Experience
- Active Secret Clearance (program can hold higher)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain a valid US passport (with no travel/country restrictions)
- Valid US Driver's License and able to obtain an International Drivers Permit
- Able to move equipment up to 60 Ibs in support of mission requirements
- Able to meet physical requirements for performing Practical Exercises and demonstrations on an actual aircraft, to include being capable of accessing the Aft Deck area for demonstration purposes
- 15R or 15Y MOS qualified
- Recent RAH-64E Version 4 or Version 6 experience
- Possess an instructor qualification to perform classroom or over-the-shoulder training (Qualification can be from any formal U.S. Military training program, or other professional trainer programs- with review)
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- High level of AH-64E Version 4/6 system/subsystem knowledge
- Possess knowledge of the Communication, Navigation, Data Management, Weapons, Electrical, Flight Controls, ARDDs, and Powerplants systems
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.