Job Description

TITLE: Pararescue Instructor

LOCATION: Albuquerque, NM / Kirtland Air Force Base

CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Active DoD Secret Clearance

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, On-site

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 25%

POSITION SUMMARY

MGS is seeking a dynamic and experienced Pararescue Instructor to join our team in support of the 351st Special Warfare Training Squadron (SWTS) at Kirtland Air Force Base. As a Pararescue Instructor, you'll play a pivotal role in providing leadership, training, mentorship, and guidance to Pararescuemen (PJs) and Combat Rescue Officers (CROs) within the 351st SWTS.

RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to):

• Provides pipeline-specific technical qualification training for the 351st SWTS Pararescue (PJ) and Combat Rescue Officers (CROs) personnel.
• Provides expertise and skillsets, as required to the Special Warfare career field training program.
• Provide information, background experience, and other services necessary for each student to successfully complete each block and phase of training IAW AETC directives and operating instructions.
• Identify training requirements, development, use of training aids, and various methods/ techniques of instruction. Effectively apply specialized subject matter knowledge in course instruction.
• Accurately describe student performance and take timely and effective action to correct and document each deficiency.
• Provide instruction for Airborne Operations, Alternate Insertion and Extraction (AIEs) methods, Technical Rope Rescue, Small Unit Tactics, Close Quarters Battle (CQB), Land Navigation, Operational Prep of the Environment (OPE), Assault Zone Operations, Personnel Recovery, Survey Techniques (Landing Zone/Drop Zone/Helicopter Landing Zone/Forward Area Arming and Refueling Point), Special Ops Mission Planning (SOMP), Light and Heavy Weapons, Tactical medicine, and Full Mission Profile Events.
• Handle munitions and small arms when instructing students. Instructors may demonstrate weapons fire on light and heavy weapons systems and shall ensure safe training operations.
• Government owned and/or Tactical vehicle operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
• Associate degree.
• Graduate of Special Operations Pipeline (Pararescue, CCT, 18 Series, SEAL, etc.).
• Deployment within the last 10 years in a Special Operations Organization.
• 5 years of experience supporting SOF Military Training Scenarios.
• Weapons employment: Possess operational familiarity/training with respect to operating live fire shooting ranges in the last ten (10) years. Possess knowledge of the safety associated with firing pistols and rifles in a controlled environment.
• Land navigation using both digital/GPS and analog (map & compass w protractor) nav aids.
• Airborne qualified: Military Freefall Jump Master; Static-Line Jump Master.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• AETC Special Warfare Instructor Qualification Course (IQC) Preferred or service equivalent.
• Rotary wing Operations: AIE Master, SPIES/FRIES, and/or fast rope master qualified.
• Technical roped rescue.
• Tactical vehicle operations (DAGOT, SXV, MRZR). Possess a current driving license acceptable in the state of performance.
• Tactical radio and ATAK basics.
• Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC).
• Special Operations Medic qualified: 5 or 7 level Pararescueman, Special Forces Medical Sergeant (18D), Special Operations Combat Medic.
• Tactical medicine.
• Nationally registered paramedic.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Shall be able to lift and carry over 40 pounds without fatigue or physical strain or stress that will cause injury.
• Shall be able to safely maneuver through field environment.
• Shall be able to stand for 4-hour intervals at a time outdoors, shall be able to maintain mobility (to include running) in a field environment.
• Able to walk cross-country (uneven, rocky, sandy, and water obstacles) in all weather conditions during day, night, and low visibility periods.
• Able to operate outside of a normal office environment where restrooms and wash facilities are not available.
• Able to be transported in government provided ground vehicles and/or military aviation.

*Applicants selected will be United States citizens and may be subject to a government security investigation for access to classified information.*

ABOUT US

At MGS, we believe a people-first culture corresponds to organizational success through a commitment to excellence, integrity, inclusion, and an attitude that welcomes challenges meets demands, sustains growth, and drives innovation. We provide expert mission-first technical and programmatic services and solutions for the US intelligence community, the US Department of Defense, and other governmental agencies. We create people-first organizational cultures where employees feel needed in the system, not a system that needs employees. We provide you with long-term career opportunities centrally focused on our core value system: inclusion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

MGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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