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Instructor Operator

Phoenix Defense, LLC.
Tacoma, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/25/2025
At Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to work on state-of-the-art modeling and simulation programs that prepare the nation’s armed forces to protect and serve our country and allies throughout the world. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and an entrepreneurial spirit to join forces to create the future while having fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our customers while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Instructor Operator.

What You Will Do

As the Instructor Operator, you will:

  • Ensure that training courses address all levels of students.
  • Capable of instructing, demonstrating skills and testing Soldiers in all areas of the 68W Sustainment, EMT, and NREMT Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) level in support of EMT Sustainment Course, as well as CLS courses. All I/Os must meet the minimum Instructor qualifications for course they instruct.
  • Comfortable instructing a mixed population of Soldiers, both inexperienced and seasoned, in class sizes not to exceed the instructor /student ratios as directed by the AMEDDC&S.
  • Work with the training unit to assist the unit in preparing for training to include equipment use, preparation and clean up.
  • Possess presentation skills to train and educate students/ employees on technical material and applications.
  • Remain informed of and must maintain proficiency with applicable company products.
  • Ability to take inventory and manage consumable items (skins, synthetic blood, etc.) along with the Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services (PMCS) Kits.
  • Perform PMCS (daily maintenance) on all equipment.
  • Maintain high level of confidentiality regarding student/ employee information.

About You

As the Instructor Operator (I/O), responsibilities will include but may not be limited to:

  • I/Os shall be current in and maintain National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) with a level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher. In addition, I/Os shall comply with one of the following requirements:
    • A former 68W or 18D Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) Advanced Leader Course (ALC) Graduate).
    • A former Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 8404 or Navy Independent Duty Corpsman E-6 or above.
    • A former Air Force 4NOX1, or an Aerospace Medical Service (4NOX1) E-6 or above.
    • Currently licensed Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant or Physician.
  • Must maintain Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.
  • Must complete TC 8-800 (all tables) or the most current TC3 instructor course offered by the Army Medical Department (AMEDD). All I/Os must complete TC 8-800 skills validation annually.
  • Comprehension skills for understanding products and applying knowledge to presentation.
  • Personal computer and business solutions software skills.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance if required.
  • Must be willing to travel to various locations across the U.S. for training purposes.
Preferred Qualifications

  • Combat experience is preferred, especially in the medical specialties listed above from all service.
  • Knowledge of site technical and operational staff functions.
  • Prior experience in course development and education methodology.
  • Experience with software languages used in simulation.
  • Presentation skills to train and educate students/ employees on technical material and applications.
  • Comprehension skills for understanding products and applying knowledge to presentation.

Benefits

  • 401K
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Accrued PTO and 10 paid holidays
  • Tuition assistance for professional growth

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