What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aviation Maintenance Academic Instructor position at Leidos?
Description
Program Overview
The Intelligence and Operations Solutions Division within the Airborne & Mission Solutions Business Area of Leidos is seeking a Maintenance Academic Instructor to support the Army National Guard (ARNG) Aviation Training Services and Operational Support (ATSOS) program in Marana, AZ. This position offers a rare opportunity to bring your aviation maintenance expertise into one of the most respected training environments in the world — the Western Army Aviation Training Site (WAATS).
As the prime contractor for ATSOS, Leidos delivers comprehensive flight and simulation training, classroom instruction, and schoolhouse support, including One Army School System (OASS) integration and Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) maintenance. In this role, you will directly influence the readiness and capability of Army National Guard aviation maintainers by delivering high‑impact academic instruction that prepares Soldiers for the operational challenges they will face in the field.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced aviation maintainer and instructor to shape the next generation of Army aviation professionals while contributing to a mission of national importance.
Primary Responsibilities
As a Maintenance Academic Instructor, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality instruction and ensuring training excellence across multiple aviation maintenance and professional military education courses.
Academic Instruction
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting
June 11, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range
Pay Range $52,000.00 - $94,000.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay And Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Program Overview
The Intelligence and Operations Solutions Division within the Airborne & Mission Solutions Business Area of Leidos is seeking a Maintenance Academic Instructor to support the Army National Guard (ARNG) Aviation Training Services and Operational Support (ATSOS) program in Marana, AZ. This position offers a rare opportunity to bring your aviation maintenance expertise into one of the most respected training environments in the world — the Western Army Aviation Training Site (WAATS).
As the prime contractor for ATSOS, Leidos delivers comprehensive flight and simulation training, classroom instruction, and schoolhouse support, including One Army School System (OASS) integration and Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) maintenance. In this role, you will directly influence the readiness and capability of Army National Guard aviation maintainers by delivering high‑impact academic instruction that prepares Soldiers for the operational challenges they will face in the field.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced aviation maintainer and instructor to shape the next generation of Army aviation professionals while contributing to a mission of national importance.
Primary Responsibilities
As a Maintenance Academic Instructor, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality instruction and ensuring training excellence across multiple aviation maintenance and professional military education courses.
Academic Instruction
- Conduct daily academic instruction on regulations, publications, aircraft systems, and maintenance procedures in accordance with approved Training Support Packages (TSPs).
- Deliver instruction for Professional Military Education (PME) courses, including:
- Aviation Maintenance Advanced Leader Course (ALC)
- Aviation Maintenance Senior Leader Course (SLC)
- Flight Operations ALC and SLC
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant training records for all formal course students.
- Facilitate hands‑on practical exercises and conduct after‑action reviews (AARs) to reinforce learning and enhance student performance.
- Provide input and recommendations for updates to Programs of Instruction (POI), Course Management Plans (CMP), Student Evaluation Plans (SEP), Lesson Plans (LP), Flight Training Guides (FTG), and Exceptions to Policy (ETP).
- Coordinate daily tasks, schedules, and leave to ensure alignment with AATS mission requirements and accreditation standards.
- Cross‑train in Common Core Competencies (CCC) for Flight Operations and Flight Operations Reclassification Training.
- Ensure all instruction and operations comply with Army, National Guard, and AATS policies, procedures, and regulatory guidance.
- Report instructor contact hours and operational data for inclusion in the Monthly Report.
- High School Diploma with 8 years of applicable experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of experience.
- Prior academic instructor experience at USAACE, USAALS, AATS, or equivalent.
- Instructor Training Course (ITC) or ABIC qualified; or ability to complete an AATS‑provided ABIC course within 3 months of start date.
- Must meet instructor qualification requirements as defined by the Aviation proponent and in accordance with TR 350‑10 and TR 350‑70.
- Must hold an aviation maintenance MOS qualification from an approved USAALS/AATS or service‑equivalent course.
- Must possess a favorable background investigation or security clearance appropriate to the level of information accessed.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting
June 11, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range
Pay Range $52,000.00 - $94,000.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay And Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Salary : $52,000 - $94,000