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Flight Simulator/Instructor Pilot

CompanyValiant Integrated Services
LocationJacksonville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 23, 2026
About The Company
Valiant empowers the world’s most critical missions by training, equipping, protecting, sustaining, and supporting those who serve. Valiant’s 4,500 employees enable government departments and agencies, global peacekeepers, relief workers, and disaster response teams to complete their missions efficiently and effectively in some of the most complex environments worldwide. Valiant is based in Herndon, Va. and deploys expertise for customers in the areas of Training, Simulation, and Readiness; Engineering and Analysis; Logistics and Sustainment; Mission and Contingency Operations; Operations, Maintenance, and Management; and Program Management. For more information, visit www.onevaliant.com, and follow Valiant on LinkedIn or Facebook.
About the Role

Valiant is seeking an experienced MH‑60R Flight Simulator Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) to support Fleet Replacement Squadron training at NS Mayport. This role delivers simulator, classroom, and systems instruction, evaluates student performance, and supports curriculum and training device improvements for the MH‑60R platform. 

 

ESSENTAIL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Conduct scheduled instructor‑led and instructor‑supported simulator, training device, and systems instruction, including briefs and debriefs.
  • Provide classroom instruction, tests, lesson plans, trainee guides, and academic support including CRM and Helicopter Instrument Ground School.
  • Evaluate student training and mission performance and document results in accordance with established criteria.
  • Provide instruction on MH‑60R aircraft systems, mission coordination, and normal and emergency procedures.
  • Provide instruction on training device operation, briefing and debriefing procedures, and grading and assessment standards.
  • Assist with simulator and training device inspections, certifications, mishap recreation, and special projects.
  • Maintain, assess, and recommend improvements to mission scenarios for effectiveness and currency.
  • Review curriculum and recommend improvements based on NATOPS changes, engineering changes, and evolving mission requirements.
  • Support Additional Duties including curriculum maintenance, testing instrument updates, feedback methodology, syllabus reviews, and validation of Maintenance Action Forms.
  • Support Collateral Duties including scheduling coordination, instructor training currency, instructional material management, required reading compliance, grading, attendance documentation, trainer performance evaluation, and instructor certification maintenance.
  • Attend required Government‑scheduled meetings including Scheduling, Standardization, Instructor Pilot/Aircrew, Phase Head, and Intelligence Updates.
  • Maintain general cleanliness and housekeeping of assigned spaces and work areas.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:  Active Scret

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be or have been an MH‑60R NATOPS‑qualified Pilot
  • Must have a minimum of one Fleet tour.
  • Minimum 800 flying hours in the H‑60 or similar aircraft.
  • Must successfully complete MH‑60R NATOPS open‑book, closed‑book, and oral exams and annually renew qualifications.
  • Must demonstrate understanding of MH‑60R mission, crew procedures, tactics, threat systems, syllabus flow, and curriculum change processes.
  • Ability to maintain proficiency with syllabus changes, required reading, and updates to publications.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain situational awareness during extended training scenarios.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to walk on uneven surfaces.
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to climb two flights of stairs and ladders.
  • Ability to lift, climb, and perform physical tasks as needed.

Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.

Key Skills
MH-60R Flight SimulationNATOPS QualificationFlight InstructionClassroom InstructionCurriculum DevelopmentMission CoordinationEmergency ProceduresCRMHelicopter Instrument Ground SchoolStudent EvaluationTraining Device OperationSituational AwarenessTechnical WritingBriefing and Debriefing
Categories
Security & SafetyEducationGovernment & Public SectorTransportation
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The instructor pilot will deliver simulator and classroom training for the MH-60R platform while evaluating student performance and mission readiness. They will also maintain curriculum standards, support training device inspections, and ensure compliance with NATOPS requirements.
📋Job Type
regular part time hourly
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
1984
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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