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# Direct Support Operator (DSO) Instructor

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $65,650.0 - $118,675.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Office Suite, Integration Frameworks
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9071604/direct-support-operator-dso-instructor

## About the Role

* 6+ years of experience. In addition to former DSO instructors or operators, we welcome former TSO operators/instructors, as well as former RJ, Compass Call, and Airborne Instructors.

 * Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience).
 * Active TS/SCI clearance required on Day 1 -mission readiness is essential.
 * Ability to pass and maintain requisite flight physical qualifications for the duration of employment, as directed by the COR.
 * Proven instructional expertise , ideally with prior flight instructor experience.
 * Strong customer service skills , navigating interactions with military officers and civilian managers.
 * Ability to lead independently while thriving within a high-performance, dynamic team .
 * Strong communication skills -both verbal and written.
 * Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office Suite and flight training and integration software, such as Patriot Excalibur (PEX) and Graduate / Training Integration Management System (G/TIMS) .

If you're ready to train, mentor, and shape the future of airborne cryptologic technicians , this is your opportunity to make an impact in a high-stakes mission environment.

## Description

* Serve as a Direct Support Operator Instructor , training 1A8 career field personnel for basic qualifications , mission qualifications, aircraft differences, re-qualification, and instructor upgrades .
 * Deliver engaging training on mission planning, flight safety, airmanship, threat warning, TTPs, and COMSEC procedures.
 * Develop and refine classroom instruction materials and simulator scenarios.
 * Advise on military SOI development , ensuring training content is cutting-edge and mission-relevant.
 * Assess and log student performance with precision, creating individualized remedial training plans when needed.
 * Travel for aircraft-specific difference training or support to training operations across all approved 1A8 training locations, as required.


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