Direct Support Operator (DSO) Flight Instructor Job at Leidos, Albuquerque, NM

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  • Leidos
  • Albuquerque, NM

Job Description

Description

DSO Flight Instructor – Classroom & Airborne Training

Location: Albuquerque, NM Security Clearance: TS/SCI Required on Day 1

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Direct Support Operator (DSO) Flight Instructor to train elite airborne cryptologic technicians on the Joint Threat Warning System (JTWS) Air and follow-on systems . This dynamic role combines classroom instruction, immersive simulator training, and real-world airborne experience to prepare Career Enlisted Aviators for critical mission success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as Contracted Direct Support Operator Instructor , training 1A8X1 career field personnel for initial qualifications, aircraft differences, re-qualification, and instructor upgrades .

  • Deliver high-impact training on mission planning, flight safety, airmanship, threat warning, TTPs, and COMSEC procedures.

  • Develop and refine classroom instruction materials and simulator scenarios.

  • Advise on military SOI development , ensuring training content is cutting-edge and mission-relevant.

  • Assess and log student performance with precision, creating individualized remedial training plans when needed.

  • Travel for aircraft-specific difference training as required.

Required Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of relevant experience (Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience).

  • Active TS/SCI clearance required on Day 1—mission readiness is essential.

  • Ability to pass and maintain flight physical qualifications for the duration of employment.

  • Proven instructional expertise , ideally with prior flight instructor experience.

  • Strong customer service skills , navigating interactions with military officers and civilian managers.

  • Ability to lead independently while thriving within a high-performance, dynamic team .

  • Exceptional communication skills —both verbal and written.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office Suite , Patriot Excalibur (PEX) , and Graduate / Training Integration Management System (G/TIMS) .

If you’re ready to train, mentor, and shape the future of airborne cryptologic technicians , this is your opportunity to make an impact in a high-stakes mission environment.

EIO2024 

Original Posting:

June 16, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $63,700.00 - $115,150.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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