Aviation C4ISR Instructor

Metris Global is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) dedicated to helping government identify and solve problems. Our concierge-minded team of special operations and interagency advisors provide professional services, full spectrum pre-deployment, and full mission profile (FMP) training exercises.

About the role

Reporting to the Mobile AL Site Lead, the Aviation C4ISR instructor provides instruction in C4ISR or aviation-related technology to subject-matter experts, meeting customer requirements. This is a non-exempt Service Contract Act (SCA) position.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in systems and operations currently used by the Military, including tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Assess and analyze upgraded and newly fielded systems to determine impacts to existing operational technical data and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP). Provide change recommendations to existing equipment Technical Manuals and TTP Manuals, and assist SMEs in updates and/or development of new courseware for C4ISR Division ISD points of contact.
• Maintain operational proficiency of affected equipment with in-flight operational experience in accordance with Branch Standard Operating Procedures.
• Take direction and guidance from the AVN C4ISR Branch Chief and appropriate section leaders.
• Manage successful classroom oversight, including quality, student performance, classroom environment, and time management.
• Achieve client-established quality objectives for instruction and classroom management, including:
  • Instructor performance capable of ascertaining class knowledge level and teaching appropriately.
  • Controlling class discipline and maintaining a professional training environment.
  • Maintaining regular class schedules in accordance with course curriculum outlines.
  • Managing a safe, comfortable training environment with sufficient materials and resolving disruptive student behavior.
• Establish performance metrics within the first thirty (30) days of employment.
• Accomplish a rating of satisfactory or above on 80% of course evaluations following each course convening.
• Follow guidance in instructional materials 100% of the time.
• Achieve a rating of “demonstrated competency” or better on the Coast Guard Instructor Feedback Form as measured annually.
• Receive no measure less than “3” on a scale of “5” for each of the 14 assigned instructor competencies.
• Demonstrate effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork with all Government and Contract team members.
• Ensure completed and delivered tasks and work products conform to USCG Training System Standard Operating Procedures, are timely, complete, and free from technical or typographical errors 90% of the time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional teaching experience in the field of C4ISR or aviation-related technology.
• Three (3) years’ experience as a U.S. Coast Guard (or U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, or other government equivalent) surveillance systems operator or communications system operator, preferably with experience aboard a variety of shore, afloat, and/or aviation units.
• Two (2) years’ experience in assessing and analyzing upgraded and newly fielded systems to determine impacts to existing operational technical data and TTP, providing change recommendations to existing equipment Technical Manuals and TTP Manuals, and assisting SMEs in updates and/or development of new courseware.
• Experience performing Instructional Systems Development tasks IAW USCG and Division SOPs, including but not limited to:
  • Presentations, Student Guides, Instructor Guides, Job Aids, Training Aids (visual aids, job sheets, homework), and Student Knowledge and Skill Evaluation.
• Experience using computer-based training aids, simulators, on-aircraft systems, and providing instructor-led training, as well as completing post-course critique assessments for course improvements.
• Adherence to guidance in Coast Guard instructional materials and expertise in instructional methods in accordance with the Coast Guard Instructor Feedback Form.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Resume required (final offer of employment contingent on government approval).
• OF-306 required.
• SECRET clearance required.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• 11 paid holidays