HELO Assistant Site Manager

Valiant is looking for a HELO Assistant Site Manager to join our team!

Valiant is seeking an experienced MH60R Contract Instructor (CIP or CIT) to serve as the Assistant Site Manager for our training program at NAS Jacksonville. This role blends hands‑ on‑ instruction with site leadership, ensuring effective and compliant delivery of Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) training. You will lead daily training operations, coordinate closely with the Government and FRS Training Office, and personally instruct across MH60R simulator, classroom, and systems training events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Site Manager in leading daily site operations, instructor staff coordination, and compliance with all contract requirements, and serving as the primary liaison to the Government Site COR for all matters affecting performance, quality, and mission execution in absence of the Site Manager.
• Deliver MH‑60R simulator, training device, and classroom instruction, including briefs and debriefs.
• Conduct scheduled CI led and CI‑ ‑supported training for simulator, training device, and systems instruction.
• Provide academic instruction including CRM, Instrument Ground School (HIGS), and platform specific‑ coursework.
• Use modern training tools such as interactive whiteboards, computers, projectors, CAI and CBT.
• Evaluate student training and mission performance and document results in accordance with established criteria.
• Provide instruction on training device operation, briefing and debriefing procedures, and grading and assessment standards.
• Evaluate and record trainer and training device performance in accordance with established criteria.
• Maintain, assess, and recommend improvements to mission scenarios for effectiveness and currency.
• Assist with curriculum updates, tests, lesson plans, trainee guides, and training program improvements.
• Support simulator and training device inspections, certifications, mishap recreation, and special projects.
• Review syllabi and recommend changes based on NATOPS updates, engineering changes, and evolving mission requirements.
• Assist in maintaining the Tactical and Technical Publications Library and required instructional materials.
• Attend required Government ‑scheduled meetings including Scheduling, Standardization, Government Instructor Pilot and Aircrew, Phase Head, and Intelligence Updates.
• Lead daily instructor scheduling and coordination with the Government and FRS.
• Ensure CI training currency, standardization, required reading compliance, and maintenance of instructional materials.
• Maintain general cleanliness and housekeeping of assigned spaces and work areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active Secret, TS/SCI preferred.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years of management experience, including at least 1+ year managing aviation training operations or instructor personnel.
• Must be a qualified MH‑60R Contract Instructor (CIP or CIT).
• Must be or have been an H60 NATOPS‑ qualified Pilot, Sensor Operator (SO), or Airborne Tactical Officer (ATO) within the previous five years or‑ have been a simulator instructor (tactics) within the previous five years.
• Must have a minimum of one Fleet tour in the H‑60 or similar aircraft.
• Minimum 800 flying hours in the H‑60 or similar aircraft.
• Must successfully complete MH60R open‑ book, closed‑ b‑ook, oral NATOPS exams and annually renew NATOPS qualifications.
• Must demonstrate understanding of MH‑60R missions, crew procedures and coordination, tactics, threat systems, FRP syllabus, and curriculum change processes.
• Must successfully complete Government provided‑ Helicopter Instrument Ground School (HIGS) as scheduled.
• Must be capable of aircrew role‑playing in trainers when required, including NVG training conducted from the cockpit vice instructor console.
• Must be available by phone when not in the designated workspace during 0800–1600 local.
• 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.