Lead, Technical Training - Aircrew Ground Instructor Weapons System Officer (WSO)

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Job Title: Aircrew Ground Instructor Weapons System Officer (WSO)
Job Code: 37841
Job Location: Oklahoma City, OK (Onsite)
Schedule: 5/8 Monday-Friday

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking an Aircrew Ground and Simulator Instructor WSO to support the USAF Skyraider II program. This role is responsible for delivering classroom, academic, and simulator instruction to aircrew personnel in support of formal training objectives. The ideal candidate will bring prior aircrew and instructional experience, strong knowledge of aircraft systems and mission employment, and the ability to train, assess, and mentor students in a professional, safety-focused environment. Experience with syllabus-driven training, courseware development, and USAF training standards is highly desired.

*Non-Flying position

Essential Functions:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret security clearance.
• Conduct ground school, academic instruction, and simulator training in accordance with AETCI 11-203 and approved courseware.
• Prepare and execute training events, including scenarios, briefings, and debriefings.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Deliver instruction using approved methodologies, including demonstration-performance and lecture-discussion techniques.
• Maintain student training records, required documentation, and testing materials.
• Support the development, revision, and continuous improvement of lesson plans, courseware, and associated training materials.
• Ensure training content aligns with formal course requirements and program objectives.
• Collaborate with instructors, evaluators, simulator support personnel, and subject matter experts to enhance training effectiveness.
• Maintain current knowledge of Air Force training standards, applicable FAA regulations, and relevant aircraft systems and technologies.
• Ability to pass background checks required for military installation access.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• WSO or Combat Systems Officer (CSO) qualification.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Prior Instruction in aircrew simulators and academic settings for initial or mission qualification.
• Experience with flight simulation training devices and digital learning platforms.
• Experience with Instructional System Design (ISD) and academic and/or platform instruction.
• Special Operations Forces (SOF) experience.
• FAA Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) certification.
• Experience with attack platforms, weapons delivery, and/or ISR operations.
• Familiarity with simulation and training software such as VR Forces, VR Vantage, and Mace.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems, instructional methods, and FAA/USAF training standards.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in lesson plan development, technical writing, and training records management.
• Ability to analyze course materials, adapt to trainee needs, and provide effective mentorship and feedback.
• Ability to work effectively with program leadership, customer representatives, instructors, and simulator support teams.