MQ-9 Training Specialist

Job Description: The Rockhill Group is searching for a qualified FRS Training Specialist in support of Flight Operations Training. Training Specialist duties include student control, scheduling, maintaining technical publications in a complete and current status, ensuring student pre-requisite requirements, provide inputs and courseware corrections and modifications to update training policies, academic record keeping, and monitoring and reporting student progress.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Training Delivery: Conduct classroom instruction, simulator training, and practical flight exercises to prepare personnel for operational fleet squadron assignments.


• Curriculum Development: Assist in the development and refinement of training curriculum and course materials to ensure alignment with USMC aviation requirements and objectives.


• Flight Instruction: Provide one-on-one flight instruction and mentorship to new Marine Corps aviators, focusing on aircraft handling, mission planning, tactical procedures, and emergency response.


• Performance Evaluation: Assess aviator performance and proficiency through written exams, practical evaluations, and simulated exercises, providing constructive feedback and guidance for improvement.


• Resource Management: Coordinate training schedules, aircraft availability, and other resources to optimize training efficiency and ensure timely completion of training milestones.


• Safety Oversight: Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and aviation regulations to maintain a safe training environment for all personnel.


• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of training activities, aviator progress, and instructor qualifications, and prepare reports as required by USMC regulations and internal stakeholders.


• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation in training methodologies, equipment, and procedures to enhance training effectiveness and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Prior USMC winged aviator who has held one of the following Military Occupational Specialty codes: 7315, 7318, 7509, 7511, 7513, 7516, 7518, 7523, 7531, 7543, 7556, 7560, 7562, 7563, 7564, 7565 or 7566.


• Center for Learning and Faculty Development, Design Learning Experiences Course (DLEX) Course Identification (CID) M03KHXA, M03KHX1 or M03KHXM completion or ability to attend.


• Center for Learning and Faculty Development, Formal School Manager?s Course (FSMC) CID M03M51A, M10M511 or M03M51M completion or ability to attend.


• No less than 3 years? experience as permanent personnel at a USMC Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) or USMC Fleet Replacement Detachment (FRD).


• No less than 3 years? experience providing core introduction level training and initial basic aircrew qualifications to USMC personnel.