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Valiant Integrated Services is seeking an experienced FA-18EF aviator to join our courseware development team as a full time Subject Matter Expert on site in Virginia Beach. You will act as SME for the aircraft, drive the creation and revision of immersive online courseware, monitor Stan Eval trends, ensure currency, and collaborate with Instructional System Designers and other SMEs to translate tactical aviation expertise into precise training materials. A TS/SCI clearance is required, with preferred NATOPS qualification on the F/A-18E/F within the last five years, at least one fleet deployment and 500 flight hours, plus strong MS Office and graphic or video editing skills. To apply, tailor your resume to showcase flight hours, deployments, courseware or instructional design experience, and clearances, include any design samples or portfolios, and demonstrate clear customer facing communication, highlighting your ability to thrive in a collaborative, deadline driven environment and your commitment to presenting professionally on site in Virginia Beach.

Valiant Integrated Services is seeking an experienced FA-18EF aviator to join our courseware development team as a Subject Matter Expert (Full Time). In this role, you'll transform tactical expertise into high-impact training content that drives mission readiness. Join a team dedicated to delivering immersive, precise, and future-ready aviation instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for their aircraft by providing technical content for courseware.
• Monitor Stan Eval trends and support revisions in courseware.
• Monitor courseware currency in assigned academic areas of responsibility.
• Develop courseware/monitor courseware currency for their assigned aircraft and assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provide content input for all lesson revisions for which they are the primary SME.
• Coordinate lesson revision input with other I/SMEs.
• Identify areas of instruction requiring immediate attention.
• Review all aircraft and operations-related publications for updated information to be incorporated into courseware and training materials.
• Function as a member of a courseware development team, working directly with Instructional System Designers, Courseware Development Specialists, and Subject Matter Experts, to take input from stakeholders and transform it into fully functioning, immersive online courseware.
• Conduct all other duties as directed/assigned in the Statement of Work and/or Contract.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:  Active TS/SCI

SALARY RANGE: Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) as well as applicable software used for graphic design and video editing.
• Must be able to interface effectively with customers, management, and technical staff.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must always present a professional appearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• NATOPS-qualified aircrew member (Pilot or Electronic Warfare Officer) in the F/A-18E/F aircraft within the past 5 years, with a minimum of one deployed fleet tour and at least 500 flight hours in the F/A-18E/F.
• Highly Desirable: Graduate of the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN).
• Additional Skills: Experience in graphic design and/or visual media is recommended.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees. 
• Requires mental alertness and acute concentration for long periods of time during training scenarios.