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.

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.

• 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

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

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

• 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).

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

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

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

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

• 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.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.