Lead Firearms Instructor - Part Time

Job Description

Lead Firearms Instructors (LFIs) are the first point of contact for Federal Flight Deck Officers when they arrive at the training venue; they are responsible for checking them in, verifying weapons and credentials, conducting training, and overseeing the course of fire at the gun‑range. They are responsible for ensuring the safety of all personnel on the range and securing SSI and SPII information during and after requalification sessions.

Lead Firearms Instructors (LFIs) are the first point of contact at the training venue for Federal Flight Deck Officers (FFDOs) and are the on‑site training manager for the program. LFIs conduct all classroom instruction, deliver the approved TSA training and safety brief, introduce and describe new equipment, and ensure all students understand and sign the safety briefing. The LFI ensures a minimum number of SFIs are present to maintain an instructor/student ratio of 1:6 for each training session.

They maintain a sufficient inventory of training supplies at the venue to support monthly requalification sessions, keep positive control of the training environment from arrival to departure, verify weapons and credentials by visual inspection, ensure proper scoring of targets, complete applicable administrative forms, collect training data, and sign and certify qualification scores for all FFDOs. The LFI must also handle the custody of weapons and equipment for non‑qualifying FFDOs, notify the FFDO Program Office when no authorized FAMS representative is present, secure SSI and SPII in compliance with TSA MD 2100.2, TSA MD 1400.3, oversee timekeeping of all SFI labor hours, and comply with internal compliance training events.

Education / Equivalent Training: Current or former federal law‑enforcement agent, officer, or civilian employee having completed a recognized federal firearm instructor training program deemed acceptable by the TSA/FAMS. Examples include, but are not limited to, certified instructor graduates of FITP, FAMS Firearms Instructor Training Program, FBI/DEA Firearms Instructor Training Program, United States Postal Inspectors Firearms Instructor Training Program, or equivalent federal training program.

All LFIs must successfully complete a 2‑3 day firearms re‑qualification training program under the technical direction of the SAC, FAMS Training Division, and the FFDO Program Office. Areas of instruction include the re‑qualification course(s) of fire, procedural requirements for conducting the re‑qualification session, and use of a GFE Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and basic first aid.

Experience: 5 years of firearms training experience.

Associates Degree or an equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work/military experience.

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Additional Requirements:

Working conditions: the work is typically performed at an indoor or outdoor gun range. Employees will be required to handle weapons and ammunition, be exposed to high volumes of noise, wear hearing protection, wash hands after handling ammunition, and perform light physical effort. This position requires applicants to successfully complete the security application and pass a background investigation clearance prior to starting.

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting‑edge technology you can learn from

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $32.87 and $44.47. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary; rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our benefits package for all US‑based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre‑ and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.

To ensure our employees can protect their income, other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans