Lead Firearms Instructor - Part Time / on Call

Job Description

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

HOW A LEAD FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Conduct all classroom instruction, delivering the approved TSA training and safety brief, introducing and describing new equipment, and ensuring all students understand and sign the safety briefing.
• Maintain a minimum number of SFIs to maintain an instructor/student ratio of 1:6 for each training session.
• Ensure a sufficient inventory of training supplies is on-hand at the training venue to support monthly requalification sessions.
• Maintain positive control of the training environment from the moment students arrive to the moment they depart.
• Verify weapons and credentials of each FFDO before training commences by visual inspection.
• Ensure proper scoring of targets, completion of applicable administrative forms, and collection of training data.
• Sign and certify qualification scores for all FFDOs attempting to qualify.
• Handle weapons and ammunition in the course of their duties; wear hearing protection due to high volumes of noise; and wash hands after handling ammunition.
• Comply with internal compliance training events.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• 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.
• Experience: 5 years of firearms training experience; Associates Degree; or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work/military experience.

UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Working Conditions: Indoor or outdoor gun range; handling weapons and ammunition; exposure to high volumes of noise and expelled gunpowder.

SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS

8

TRAVEL REQUIRED

None

WORK LOCATION

USA NC Charlotte

Additional Work Locations

Total Rewards: Comprehensive health and wellness packages; internal mobility team; paid education and certifications; cutting-edge technology; full flex work weeks; vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave; short and long-term disability benefits; life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance.

Identity Verification Process

We will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GDIT is an equal opportunity employer / individuals with disabilities / protected veterans