Job: MQ-9 Contract Aircrew Training and Courseware Development – Multiple Locations

Sonoran Technology has partnered with Acqme Support & Assistance Services and another company to submit a proposal in an effort to win the MQ-9 Contract Aircrew Training (CAT) Courseware Development (CWD) contract, with the work being accomplished at multiple locations.  This contract shall provide support for the MQ-9 Contract Aircrew Training and Courseware Development (CAT/CWD) to include Instrument Refresher Course (IRC) for personnel in support of operations.  We will conduct academic, training device, and live flying instruction in support of formal course syllabi, training plans, event instructor guides and CT.  Training shall be given to formal course students, permanent party aircrew, and operational support personnel to accomplish required event objectives and specific event tasks.  In addition to the specific tasks outlined below, instructor duties shall consist of revision and development of student training instructor guides as syllabus or aircraft procedures change due to mission/event or safety requirements.  This includes providing Air Force or contract maintenance personnel with event data to transform training device events into software format for entry into the training device.

In anticipation of winning this effort, we are accepting resumes from individuals with the following skillsets, to fill positions at the following locations:

Registrar at Hancock Field ANGB:

Maintain a complete and accurate accountability of all student pipeline entry, reassignment, or classification for aircrew student qualification training.  The Registrar will be required to
coordinate with HQ’s AFPC and ACC, Goodfellow AFB, HQ ANG (NGB), and any other agencies as required.  The Registrar will also be the focal point for all student inquiries prior to arrival, during training, and after the students move to other squadrons.

Operations Scheduler at Hancock Field ANGB:

The primary duty is to provide efficient and effective scheduling support.  Schedulers will maintain an accurate and workable schedule, and the Scheduler’s duties will include to determine flight, ground, and simulator scheduling requirements for upgrade, initial qualification, requalification, transition, currency, and continuation training based on syllabus requirements, student progression, weather, equipment and range availability, and commander directed programs.  Schedule students and instructors for academics, PMATs and flying events in Patriot Excalibur (PEX) and TMS.

Squadron Operations Support Specialist at Hancock Field ANGB

The Specialist will use Microsoft Office suite, Government-provided and commercial-off-the-shelf software to perform administrative duties within squadron operations.  Be the Point of Contact (POC) for Training, Standardization/Evaluation, and Scheduling shops.  Provide administrative support including filing, tracking, preparing and reviewing forms, letters, certificates and
folders (e.g., Form 8’s, Flight Evaluation Folders, manned flight training, flight authorization forms, FAA Certificates and Letters of Agreement, Letter of X’s and Training Folders).  Ensure all required flying files, materials and physical products are up to date, available to aircrews and are properly signed off prior to flight (e.g., Flight Crew Information Files, briefing room materials, aeronautical charts and frequency cards).  Ensure all required slides for the Daily Flight Brief are up to date, available to aircrews and are properly signed off prior to flight.

MQ-9 Pilot Instructors at Holloman AFB

MQ-9 Sensor Operator Instructors at Holloman AFB

Requirements for these positions are listed below.

Registrar, Operations Scheduler, and Squadron Operations Support Specialist positions at Hancock Field ANGB – HS Diploma or Equivalent is required, but some college is desired

MQ-9 Pilot Instructor – Bachelor’s Degree is required

MQ-9 Sensor Operator Instructor –

Minimum of an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or learning institution.

Completed a minimum of three semester hours of Community College of the Air Force CCAF-approved instructor methodology coursework prior to instructing.

Become and remain Subject-matter qualified in the required subject or specialty area.

Complete a Government approved subject matter test annually. (Time between tests will not exceed 365 days)

Successfully complete a 12 semester hours CCAF approved teaching internship.

Registrar:

One year experience in administrative management.

Familiarity with normal government software and hardware.

Familiarity with FAX and email.

Ability to prioritize conflicting requests.

Operations Scheduler:

Familiarity with aircraft and weapon system scheduling desired.

Experience working in a dynamic high stress environment.

Familiarity with normal government software and hardware.

Familiarity with FAX and email.

Ability to prioritize conflicting requests.

MQ-9 Pilot Instructor:

Previous experience as a military instructor pilot (Air Force specialty Code “K” prefix),
or 550 hours of PAI (not including “other” time), or 550 hours of total pilot flying time (not including student pilot time) of which 300 hours are PAI (not including “other”
time) or 550 MQ-1/9 hours with 150 hours of PAI or equal documentation supporting instructor pilot experience in a non Air Force MQ-1/9 training program with 150 hours of PAI

Rated military pilot or holds a FAA Commercial Instrument Pilot rating.

Pass and maintain a current FAA Class II physical examination on a yearly basis. This requirement applies to flying instructors only. Academic and simulator only instructors are not required to pass physical examinations. The contractor shall address how they will handle medical disqualification issues in the Instructor Training and Certification Plan.

For a complete list of requirements, please submit your resume and we’ll send you the Performance Work Statement (PWS) that lists all requirements.

MQ-9 Sensor Operator Instructor:

Previous experience as an Instructor SO with the appropriate Specialty Code or with equal documentation supporting instructor SO experience in a non-military aircraft.

500 hours total flying time of which 100 hours are PAI (not including “other” time); or 150 hours PAI (not including “other” time).

Pass and maintain a current FAA Class III physical examination on a yearly basis. This requirement applies to flying instructors only. Academic and simulator only instructors are not required to pass physical examinations. The contractor shall address how they will handle medical disqualification issues in their Instructor Training and Certification Plan.

For a complete list of requirements, please submit your resume and we’ll send you the PWS

Personnel assigned to this contract may require access to information up to and including SECRET Security Clearance