Aviation Maintenance Academic Instructor

Program Overview

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

As the prime contractor for ATSOS, Leidos delivers comprehensive 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 influence the readiness and capability of Army National Guard aviation maintainers by delivering high‑impact academic instruction that prepares Soldiers for the operational challenges they will face in the field.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced aviation maintainer and instructor to shape the next generation of Army aviation professionals while contributing to a mission of national importance.

Primary Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Academic Instructor, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality instruction and ensuring training excellence across multiple aviation maintenance and professional military education courses.

Academic Instruction

• Conduct daily academic instruction on regulations, publications, aircraft systems, and maintenance procedures in accordance with approved Training Support Packages (TSPs).

• Deliver instruction for Professional Military Education (PME) courses, including:

  • Aviation Maintenance Advanced Leader Course (ALC)

  • Aviation Maintenance Senior Leader Course (SLC)

  • Flight Operations ALC and SLC

Training Records & Student Management

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant training records for all formal course students.

Practical Exercises & AARs

• Facilitate hands‑on practical exercises and conduct after‑action reviews (AARs) to reinforce learning and enhance student performance.

Curriculum Development

• Provide input and recommendations for updates to Programs of Instruction (POI), Course Management Plans (CMP), Student Evaluation Plans (SEP), Lesson Plans (LP), Flight Training Guides (FTG), and Exceptions to Policy (ETP).

Daily Coordination

• Coordinate daily tasks, schedules, and leave to ensure alignment with AATS mission requirements and accreditation standards.

Cross‑Training

• Cross‑train in Common Core Competencies (CCC) for Flight Operations and Flight Operations Reclassification Training.

Policy & Regulation Compliance

• Ensure all instruction and operations comply with Army, National Guard, and AATS policies, procedures, and regulatory guidance.

Operational Reporting

• Report instructor contact hours and operational data for inclusion in the Monthly Report.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 8 years of applicable experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of experience.

• Prior academic instructor experience at USAACE, USAALS, AATS, or equivalent.

• Instructor Training Course (ITC) or ABIC qualified; or ability to complete an AATS‑provided ABIC course within 3 months of start date.

• Must meet instructor qualification requirements as defined by the Aviation proponent and in accordance with TR 350‑10 and TR 350‑70.

• Must hold an aviation maintenance MOS qualification from an approved USAALS/AATS or service‑equivalent course.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

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