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Marana, AZ | Army National Guard (ANG) ATSOS Program

The Intelligence and Operations Solutions Division within the Airborne & Mission Solutions Business Area of Leidos is seeking a UH60 Simulator Instructor Operator to support the Army National Guard (ANG) Aviation Training Services and Operational Support (ATSOS) program in Marana, AZ. This is a rare opportunity to bring your aviation expertise into one of the most respected and missioncritical training environments in the world - the Western Army Aviation Training Site (WAATS).

As the prime contractor for ATSOS, Leidos delivers worldclass 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 shape the readiness, confidence, and capability of Army National Guard aviators preparing for the demanding operational environments they face.

You will serve as a key technical expert, conducting simulation training, supporting advanced Programs of Instruction (POIs), and ensuring aviators receive the highestquality instruction in accordance with AR 951, TRADOC POIs, UH60 L/M dATM, and AATS SOPs. All Instructor Pilots and Simulator Instructor Operators operate under DCMA INST 82101D requirements. This is a chance to make a measurable impact on Army aviation readiness while working with cuttingedge simulation technology.

• Deliver highfidelity simulated flight training with emphasis on aircraft systems, emergency procedures, and instrument flight operations.

• Develop and maintain missionfocused training scenarios for regional users.

• Provide instruction and evaluation to student pilots in accordance with approved Training Support Packages.

• Conduct Aircrew Coordination TrainingEnhanced (ACTE) instruction.

• Operate UH60L and UH60M model simulators to support formal and regional training requirements.

• Maintain accurate training records for formal course students and readinesslevel progression trainees.

• Conduct academic instruction for multiple courses, including Instructor Operator, Instrument Flight Examiner, and Aviation Qualification programs.

• Lead premission planning and afteraction reviews for all simulation events.

• Complete all Aircrew Training Program (ATP) requirements in accordance with DCMA INST 82101D, AR 951, and applicable dATMs.

• Develop, update, and publish schedules using electronic systems; lead annual simulation scheduling conferences.

• Track schedule changes and prepare monthly simulator utilization and maintenance reports.

• Coordinate daily with WFFC/ATMP simulator maintenance teams to track system status and service requests.

• Work with course managers to allocate simulation time for formal training.

• Coordinate with regional users, NGB, and PEOSTRI to ensure proper utilization of allocated hours and devices.

• Verify and correct contractor device performance reports and submit to the COTR.

• Maintain and review a comprehensive publication library for all simulators.

• Serve as an RFMSS Fire Desk Operator, scheduling and closing out simulator periods within required timelines.

• High School Diploma with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of experience.

• Qualified as an Instructor Pilot in the respective aircraft simulator and as an Instrument Flight Examiner, or three years of documented experience as an Aviation Simulator I/O in the required device.

• Prior Army Aviation (or military equivalent) training or operational experience.

• USAACE/AATSqualified Instructor Pilot in the applicable airframe or minimum 3 years of I/O experience in the assigned device.

• Instructor Training Course (ITC) or ABIC qualified, or ability to complete AATSprovided ABIC within 12 months.

• Must meet instructor qualification requirements per TR 35010 and TR 35070.

• Qualified as a unit trainer, instructor pilot, or maintenance test flight examiner with simulator operations experience.

• USAACEqualified Instrument Flight Examiner.

• Ability to complete unit aircrew training program within 3 months if not already an Instructor Pilot.

• Must possess a favorable background investigation or security clearance appropriate to the information accessed.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

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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.