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Cimarron

Flight Controller/Instructor

Austin, TX · On-site

$90K - $250K/yr

Europe Cimarron is offering a $1,000 referral bonus for all full-time hires! Key Duties: * Plan ... Provide real-time mission support as required, including console operations and team lead functions.

General Atomics

Flight-Ground Instructor

Adelanto, CA · On-site

$140K - $252K/yr

Serves as a permanent, full time, Instructor Pilot and Flight Examiner/Evaluator. Performs as subject matter expert for all aspects of the company's family of Unmanned Aircraft Systems to include ...

Cirrus Aircraft

Supervisor-Flight Operations

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$116K - $174K/yr

The Flight Training Supervisor's primary responsibility is to develop and lead a world-class flight ... Establish, guide, and empower a team of flight instructors to meet departmental goals: Driving an ...

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Flight Training Instructor (SFI)

Miami, FL

Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacion(Spanish) Airbus Miami | Flight Instructors The Airbus ... Currently there are both full time and more temporary, part time positions available.

Airbus

Flight Training Instructor (SFI)

Miami, FL · On-site

Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacion (Spanish) Airbus Miami | Flight Instructors The Airbus ... Currently there are both full time and more temporary, part time positions available.

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What is the difference between Full Time Lead Flight Instructor vs Flight Instructor?

AspectFull Time Lead Flight InstructorFlight Instructor
CertificationsCommercial Pilot Certificate, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), and often Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII)Private Pilot Certificate, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Work EnvironmentLeads flight training programs, supervises other instructors, and manages training schedulesProvides flight instruction to students, conducts solo flights, and assists in training
Employer & Industry UsageFlight schools, aviation academies, and training centersFlight schools, flying clubs, and aviation training organizations

The main difference between a Full Time Lead Flight Instructor and a Flight Instructor is that the lead role involves supervising other instructors, managing training programs, and often holding additional certifications. Flight Instructors focus primarily on providing flight training to students. The lead instructor typically has more responsibilities and a higher level of certification, making them a key figure in flight training operations.

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Direct Support Operator (DSO) Flight Instructor

Direct Support Operator (DSO) Flight Instructor

Leidos

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$65K - $118K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Leidos rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

56th of 437 rated business services

Job description

Train the elite. Shape the mission. Elevate the future!
Direct Support Operator (DSO) Flight Instructor - Classroom & Airborne Training
Step into a mission-critical role where your expertise directly shapes the next generation of elite airborne cryptologic technicians. Leidos is seeking an exceptional Direct Support Operator (DSO) Flight Instructor to deliver high-impact training on the Joint Threat Warning System (JTWS) Air and follow-on systems. Location is Kirkland AFB, in Albuquerque, NM. This is a fast-paced, hands-on position that blends classroom instruction, immersive simulator work, and real-world airborne operations-preparing Career Enlisted Aviators for the missions that matter most. Candidates must possess a current Top Secret/SCI security clearance to be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a Direct Support Operator Instructor, training 1A8 career field personnel for basic qualifications, mission qualifications, aircraft differences, re-qualification, and instructor upgrades.
  • Deliver high-impact training on mission planning, flight safety, airmanship, threat warning, TTPs, and COMSEC procedures.
  • Develop and refine classroom instruction materials and simulator scenarios.
  • Advise on military SOI development, ensuring training content is cutting-edge and mission-relevant.
  • Assess and log student performance with precision, creating individualized remedial training plans when needed.
  • Travel for aircraft-specific difference training or support to training operations across all approved 1A8 training locations, as required.

Required Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of relevant experience (Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience).
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required on Day 1-mission readiness is essential.
  • Ability to pass and maintain requisite flight physical qualifications for the duration of employment, as directed by the COR.
  • Proven instructional expertise, ideally with prior flight instructor experience.
  • Strong customer service skills, navigating interactions with military officers and civilian managers.
  • Ability to lead independently while thriving within a high-performance, dynamic team.
  • Exceptional communication skills-both verbal and written.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office Suite and flight training and integration software, such as Patriot Excalibur (PEX) and Graduate / Training Integration Management System (G/TIMS).

If you're ready to train, mentor, and shape the future of airborne cryptologic technicians, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a high-stakes mission environment.
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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:
May 5, 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 $65,650.00 - $118,675.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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