Pararescue (PJ) Instructor - Kirtland, NM

F3EA Inc. is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), established in 2013, and dedicated to delivering high quality training and management service solutions to U.S. Government customers primarily within the Special Operations and Intelligence communities. As a provider of mission support, security, and training services; F3EA's core competency resides in providing full-spectrum support, development, and execution of interagency Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercises (EDREs) and Joint Full Mission Profile (FMP) exercises to enhance performance and improve operational capabilities both domestically and overseas. F3EA's respected position in the USSOCOM community is built on realistic, demanding, and cutting-edge exercise delivery with the expertise and experience to meet and exceed the performance requirements identified to support Joint Forces Commanders.

F3EA Inc. offers a complete benefit package for all full-time positions to include health, dental, and vision plan options, life insurance for employees, spouse and children, short-term disability, long-term disability, Paid Time Offer, Paid Sick Leave, paid holidays, 401k, etc.

Job Summary

The objective of this position is to provide influential leadership training, mentorship, coaching, strategic guidance, and professional development to support the progression of Pararescuemen (PJs) and Combat Rescue Officers (CROs) within the 351st Special Warfare Training Squadron (SWTS). This position is located at Kirtland Airforce Base, Albuquerque, NM.

Role and Responsibilities

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Required Qualifications and Education

• Minimum 2-year degree (associate degree) required
• Graduate of Special Operations Pipeline (Pararescue, CCT, 18 series, SEAL, etc.)
• Deployments within the last 10 years/or other named Contingency operations as a member of a Special Operations Organization
• Five (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 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

Preferred Qualifications and Education

• Prior experience instructing at the 351st SWTS or similar Special Warfare unit.
• 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 rope 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

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

• Must be eligible to work on U.S. government contracts and installations.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Environment: Mixed indoor/outdoor, classroom, range, and field environments

Equipment Used: Computers, medical equipment, weapons, tactical gear, vehicles, rescue equipment

Sitting: 20%

Standing: 40%

Walking: 30%

Lifting: Up to 75 lbs. 20% of Time

Hours: Full time, Monday through Friday; occasional weekends as needed

Travel: 35%

Additional Notes

Ideal candidate will be a seasoned operator with instructional experience and a passion for shaping the next generation of battlefield airmen. Must be adaptable, collaborative, and committed to realism and excellence in training environments.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

F3EA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. F3EA, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.