Freelance Flight Simulator Instructor Jobs in Virginia

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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth! This position reports to the Ground & Spaceflight Operations in Blue Origin's Blue National Security business unit.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of professionals, you will be responsible for training those working all aspects of flight operations including flight ops engineers, fellow instructors, AI&T, and engineering support. The training team is essential to ensuring consistent, repeatable, and reliable mission support.

In this role, you will design, develop and execute the lessons, training events, and rehearsals (including nominal and off-nominal simulator scenarios) needed to ensure our mission operations are effective and highly successful. Blue National Security is comprised of several different types of spacecrafts, which requires a wide range of training topics and modalities. You will also support development for future training infrastructure and scalability, such as simulation software and automation.

You will enjoy a fast-paced dynamic environment, contributing innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and reliable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to positively impact safe spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute training for the ops controllers, engineering support, AI&T, launch services operators, and payload customers for all vehicles within the In-Space System program. Training modalities will include lessons, hands-on events, and on-site rehearsals.
• Lead specific training areas or initiatives and take direction from senior staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers representing flight vehicle systems, ground software, flight control operators, and payload customers when developing training to ensure it is relevant and supports successful mission support.
• Run the simulator and training assets as needed for hands-on, practice, and rehearsal events.
• Define requirements and support development of future training simulators, interfaces, and other training assets.
• Evaluate console operator proficiency and currency for mission support; develop ad hoc and contingency training as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of operator training completion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S in engineering, education, or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in developing and executing training for mission support operators and engineers in a space oriented, military, or government environment
• Strong facilitation and communication skills to lead technical training and debriefs
• Experience writing training course materials (lesson objective and plans, evaluation criteria, hands-on training activities)
• Ability to travel to support training activities as needed. Typically, <10 per year but frequency will fluctuate depending on phase of mission or concurrent missions.
• Ability to support varied workday hours. Training may be required off hours or in shifts to accommodate time zones and work schedules. On-call support may also be required
• Self-starter with strong coordination skills that is comfortable working programs with varying training needs. Must be able to initiate, track, manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous tasks and jobs
• A consistent track record of working optimally with a multi-disciplinary team, and building strong working relationships within the organization and across multiple groups
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desired Qualifications:

• M.S. in Engineering, education, or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in developing and executing training for mission support operators and engineers in a space oriented, military, or government environment
• Experience supporting mission operations (e.g., console ops, spacecraft/ground systems)
• Experience with Fox Training Management System or other TMS.
• Experience defining requirements for and integrating simulators or other training assets.
• Experience defining and tracking training effectiveness metrics and continuously improve training content over time
• Excellent digital literacy with the ability to learn and apply new software tools as required

Base Pay Range for:

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Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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