Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Instructor Pilot

Position Location: Cannon AFB, New Mexico (On-Site)

About The Role

Instructors will provide instruction, in accordance with applicable Department of Defense (DoD), United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), and Air Force Instructions (AFI) to meet United States Air Force (USAF) proficiency and qualification standards on Air Force administered written examinations and flight evaluations for preparatory courses, initial qualification (basic, instrument, mission), transition (conversion, requalification), upgrade qualification (instructor, aircraft commander, special mission, evaluator, dual qualification of sensor operators), and key staff, continuation, refresher course, etc. training as required to meet the on-time graduation and annual student throughout requirements of this contract.

Additional Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Ensure syllabi tasks are 100% complete within the time specified for the lesson
• Ensure completion of Aircrew Graduate Evaluation Program (AGEP) in accordance with applicable Air Force Instructions and training syllabi
• Use air traffic control services and radio calls during instruction that are in accordance with the most current edition of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7110.65, Air Traffic Control, or applicable International Civil Aviation Organization manuals and circulars for overseas continental United States (OCONUS) locations
• Support instruction of the Crew Resource Management Course (CRM) and CRM Facilitators Course with qualified CRM instructors
• Support instruction of the Night Vision Devices with qualified aircrew instructors
• Support instruction of aircraft radios, datalinks and other cryptographic radio devices as assigned, with qualified aircrew instructors in assigned training devices
• Support the Critique Program with suggested changes/mitigation(s) as required
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
  
  

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years AFSOC aircrew experience required
• PWS Aircraft platform and simulator instructor requirements also apply.
  
  

Instructor Experience Requirements

• Instructor certified in the proposed MDS and current in U.S. military aircraft within the previous two years
  
  

OR

• Instructors formerly instructor certified (in the proposed U.S. military MDS aircraft) within the previous four (4) years if the following conditions are met at the time of hiring:
• The candidate performed eight (8) years of military operational flying duty; and at least two (2) years or 200 hours experience as an inflight instructor in the proposed MDS and associated mission sets
  

Certificate, License, And Registration Requirements

• Instructor Certification
• Instructor certified in the proposed U.S. military MDS aircraft
  
  

Other Required Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to effectively communicate with customer and fulfill all duties and responsibilities as listed in the contract.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite including, but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
  
  

Security Clearance Requirements

• Top Secret/SCI Clearance
  
  

US Citizenship Requirements

This position supports a U.S. Government Contract whose terms require Sawdey Solution Services to staff it only with U.S. Citizens.

Benefits At Sawdey Solution Services

At Sawdey Solution Services, we offer an extensive benefits package. Our employee-focused benefits for full-time employees include:

• Vibrant Company Culture: Become an integral part of our positive, encouraging, and uplifting team culture; we are all on this mission together!
• Healthy Work-Life Balance: We place a strong emphasis on work-life balance; we don’t just ‘talk the talk’ in terms of work-life balance, we ‘walk the walk’! We not only support, but highly encourage, prioritizing your health and well-being.
• Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive rates with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for you, your spouse, and your dependents.
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
• Dependent-care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Federal Holiday Observance.
• Immediately vested 401 (k) with employer matching.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Referral program with compensated referrals!
• Additional benefits offered.
• Grow With Us: We offer a paid Training and Tuition reimbursement program to help you advance and excel in your career. We prioritize internal promotions and success.
  

Benefits

Sawdey Solution Services firmly believes in our employees and advocates an environment to promote from within, which serves to boost morale while keeping high performers engaged and challenged. We also place the utmost importance on team building and collaboration in a remote environment. To promote these beliefs, you will also find additional benefits and programs that will enrich your career here at Sawdey Solution Services:

• Wellness Challenges.
• Focus on internal career advancement and growth.