Valiant is looking for a E‑2/C‑2 CONTRACT INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CIP) to join our team!
Valiant is seeking an experienced E‑2/C‑2 Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) to support Fleet Replacement Squadron training at Naval Station Norfolk. This role delivers simulator, classroom, and systems instruction, evaluates student performance, and supports curriculum and training device improvements for the E‑2 and C‑2 platforms.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct scheduled instructor led and instructor‑ s‑upported simulator, training device, and systems instruction, including briefs and debriefs.
- Provide classroom instruction, tests, lesson plans, trainee guides, and academic support including CRM and Instrument Ground School.
- Evaluate student training and mission performance and document results in accordance with established criteria.
- Provide instruction on E‑2/C‑2 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.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred. Must be willing and able to obtain a TS/SCI in the future.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be or have been an E‑2 or C2 NATOPS‑ qualified‑ Pilot within the previous five years or have been an E‑2/C‑2 simulator pilot instructor within the previous five years.
- Must have a minimum of one Fleet tour.
- Must have a minimum of 800 flying hours in the E-2/C-2 and pass a current E-2/C-2 NATOPS closed book exam
- Must successfully complete E‑2/C2 NATOPS open‑ book, closed‑ book‑, and oral exams and annually renew qualifications.
- Must demonstrate understanding of E‑2/C‑2 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.
Skills Required
- Be or have been an E-2 or C-2 NATOPS-qualified pilot within the previous five years or have been an E-2/C-2 simulator pilot instructor within the previous five years.
- Minimum of one Fleet tour.
- Minimum of 800 flying hours in the E-2/C-2 and pass a current E-2/C-2 NATOPS closed book exam.
- Must successfully complete E-2/C-2 NATOPS open-book, closed-book, and oral exams and annually renew qualifications.
- Demonstrate understanding of E-2/C-2 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.
- 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.
- Active Secret clearance (preferred).
- TS/SCI clearance preferred.
- Must be willing and able to obtain a TS/SCI in the future.
What We Do
Valiant Integrated Services is a global government services provider that empowers critical missions by training, equipping, protecting, sustaining, and supporting those who serve. With over 5,000 employees globally, the company delivers high-value solutions to defense, aerospace, national security, and intelligence partners, providing expertise in training, simulation, logistics, and intelligence across complex environments on five continents.
