MH-60R Sensor Operator Aircrew Instructor

Provide MH-60R training and instruction to foreign military students employing academics, simulation devices, and in-aircraft flight experience. Provide a full range of MH-60R subject matter expertise in development of safe, sound flight operations and training. May provide additional special services such as courseware and publication reviews, grade sheet development, safety, quality audits, scheduling, training tracking, functional check flights, and other duties as may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary duty of the Sensor Operator Instructor (SOI) is to train foreign students and will involve direct interface with foreign transition sensor operator trainees, government contractors, active-duty Navy instructors, and other local personnel, while operating aircraft and associated trainers and equipment (manning trainer/equipment instructor station(s) and classroom instruction).

• Conduct scheduled SOI led/supported training for training devices and systems trainers, including operating and static aircraft, including briefs and debriefs, using traditional and modern tools such as interactive white boards, computers and video projectors.
• Evaluate and document student training/mission performance as required.
• Evaluate and record trainer performance in accordance with established Navy doctrine.
• Review curriculum, assess, and recommend improvements to the training program via the appropriate training management officials.
• Perform flights and flight training consistent with USG-approved flight syllabus.
• Conduct training device operation/instruction to personnel as necessary, to include briefing, debriefing and grading/assessments.
• Provide academic instruction to include instructor-led lecture discussion for self-paced computer aided instruction (CAI), computer-based training (CBT), etc. in support of courses required for MH-60R Sensor Operators.
• Provide classroom instruction and recommendations for improvement, to include test materials, lesson plans, and trainee guides under the guidelines of current directives.
• Attend required scheduled meetings (e.g., Scheduling, Standardization, Instructor Pilot/Aircrew, Safety).
• Perform administrative duties such as record keeping, student progress monitoring, counseling, quality assurance, safety, security, and maintenance of training programs and equipment.
• Safely conduct classroom, academic and practical labs, simulator, and flight instruction, maintaining a clean workspace and classroom environment.
• Perform daily/weekly flight schedule writing duties as assigned.
• Assist the IMSO for support of student movement through the training program.
• Stand external door security/entry control point watch for a secure facility.
• Assist with other administrative and non-administrative duties as assigned.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Aviation instruction is a highly specialized function that requires the instructor to have credibility established by prior aircraft operational experience, prior instructional experience, and the ability to hold the attention of the students.

• SOI shall have a minimum of 300 hours as an MH-60R Sensor Operator (AWR-type).
• Have a minimum of two (2) years’ instructional experience in the MH-60R.
• Shall have previous anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare mission experience.
• Possess and maintain a FAA Class II Medical Certificate or USN Flight Physical.
• Must be eligible to hold a SECRET DoD Personal Security Clearance.
• Must be willing to work any hours, any shift, or day of the week as required.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

  Additional Requirements

• Complete and maintain all required aviation physiology and water survival qualifications.
• Successfully complete an MH-60R refresher syllabus, if required, including instructor under training (IUT) syllabus.
• Be designated an instructor by designated naval authority.
• Annually pass/maintain an MH-60R NATOPS evaluation/qualification administered by designated naval authority in accordance with naval aviation flight directives and civilian contract governing directives.
• Complete other necessary qualifications annually or as required, including but not limited to laser safety, spatial disorientation training, and NITE lab.
• Remain flight current/proficient as per squadron flight directives and civilian contract governing directives.
• Maintain emergency procedure and mission systems operation proficiency.
• Maintain proficiency in operation of essential all MH-60R aircrew training devices.