Training Architect and Systems Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Training Architect and Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
Location: Fort Novosel

Job Number 716995

Description:

WHAT WE'RE DOING The Flight School Next (FSN) program is a rotary-wing training initiative that provides ab-initio training for Army rotary-wing pilots. FSN leverages modern Instructional System Design (ADDIE) principles to create an effective, efficient training system for initial entry rotary-wing (IERW) pilots. THE WORK - Direct all training system design operations supporting the FSN program and contract.

- Mentor and coach a diverse team of instructional-system-design and courseware specialists.

- Oversee, technically advise, and approve FSN training curriculum and material design/updates.

- Serve as senior liaison with maintenance, sustainment, engineering, certification, customer support, business development, and contracts for successful training implementation.

- Act as the senior FSN Training Program technical representative within LMC and with external agencies (AVCOE, FAA, etc.).

- Lead development, implementation, and updates of curriculum, courseware, and syllabi for IERW POIs.

- Ensure flight operations comply with FAA, military, AVCOE, and international civil-aviation regulations and policies.

- Maintain an active Secret security clearance and enforce Lockheed Martin safety policies.

- Represent Lockheed Martin in government and industry forums on rotorcraft policy and safety. WHO WE ARE Lockheed Martin, a global security and aerospace leader, partners with the U.S. Army and other agencies to deliver cutting-edge training solutions. The FSN program is part of our commitment to develop the next generation of rotary-wing pilots, ensuring safe, reliable, and mission-ready forces. WHO YOU ARE - Proven experience in instructional-system-design (ADDIE) and curriculum development for aviation or military training.

- Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication; comfortable presenting to senior leadership and external stakeholders.

- Strong process discipline with a focus on efficiency and optimization.

- Ability to build, lead, and motivate high-performance, diverse teams.

- Solid problem-solving skills: identify, analyze, mitigate, implement solutions, and deliver results.

- Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain).

- Willingness to travel 10-15 % of the time. WHY JOIN US - Lead a high-visibility, mission-critical training program for Army pilots.

- Work alongside top experts in aviation, engineering, and defense.

- Opportunity to influence rotorcraft policy and safety at government and industry forums.

- Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development resources.

- Be part of a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Basic Qualifications:

• Military Rotary Wing Instructor Experience (UH-60, AH-64, TH-1, MH-60, UH-1, etc.)

• Prior experience delivering military pilot academic and simulator training

• Strong understanding of TRADOC, AVCOE, USAACE, US Army, FAA, and other pertinent processes/regulations applicable to the effective implementation of Rotary Aircraft Pilot Training

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Training Development/Management or a related field (or equivalent combination of education/experience).
Desired

Skills:

• Prior Army IERW flight instructor experience or Prior Army IERW ground/academic instructor experience

• Helicopter/Rotary Wing: 1,000 hrs (Minimum)

• Helicopter/Rotary Wing Pilot in Command (PIC): 500 Hours

• Instructor Hours (Count toward PIC Total): 250 Hours

• Instrument

Hours:

100 Hours

• Instrument Instructor

Hours:

50 Hours

• Night

Hours:

75 Hours (Minimum 25 Hours non-NVG)

• Flying Time in the last 12 Months: 100 Hours (may be waived)

• Actual Weather

Hours:

10 Hours
• Graduate of DoW Senior Service School or Equivalent (i.e. Army Command and Staff College, Warrant Officer Advanced Common Core, Air Command and Staff College, etc.)
• Master's degree in Training Development/Management or related field.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with ATP (Rotary Wing) or an equivalent military rating
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument or Military Equivalent (such as Graduate of US Army Instructor Pilot Course and Instrument Flight…