Lead Firearms Instructor - Part Time
Company: General Dynamics Information Technology
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently
Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public
Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: SCA Job Qualifications:
Skills: Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Firearms Training
Certifications: None Experience: 5 years of related experience US
Citizenship Required: No Job Description: Lead Firearms Instructors
(LFIs) are the first point of contact for Federal Flight Deck
Officers when they arrive at the training venue; are responsible
for checking them in; verifying weapons and credentials; conducting
training and overseeing the course of fire at the gun-range. They
are responsible for ensuring the safety of all personnel on the
range and securing SSI and SPII information during and after
requalification sessions. HOW A LEAD FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR WILL MAKE
AN IMPACT: Lead Firearms Instructors (LFIs) are the first point of
contact at the training venue for Federal Flight Deck Officers
(FFDO) and is the on-site training manager for the program. LFIs
conduct all classroom instruction; delivering the approved TSA
training and safety brief; introducing and describing new
equipment; and ensuring all students understand and sign the safety
briefing. The LFI ensures a minimum number of SFIs are present to
maintain an instructor/student ratio of 1:6 for each training
session. The LFI must ensure a sufficient inventory of training
supplies is on-hand at the training venue to support monthly
requalification sessions. The LFI is expected to maintain positive
control of the training environment from the moment students arrive
at the venue to the moment they depart. Upon students? arrival; the
LFIs must verify weapons and credentials of each FFDO before
training commences by visual inspection. The LFI is responsible for
ensuring proper scoring of targets; completion of applicable
administrative forms; and collection of training data. The LFI is
required sign and certify qualification scores for all FFDOs
attempting to qualify. Failure of an FFDO to qualify also means
that an authorized FAMS Representative and/or LFI takes custody of
the unloaded weapon; transport device (lockbox); credential and
other equipment for return to TSA/FAMS. If no authorized FAMS
representative is present to receive the equipment; the LFI shall
make immediate verbal notification to the FFDO Program Office in
order to make the appropriate arrangements to return equipment and
credentials. The LFI must keep all Sensitive Security Information
(SSI) and Sensitive Personally Identifying Information (SPII)
secured appropriately both during and after a re-qualification
session in compliance with the TSA MD 2100.2; Privacy and
Information Collection Policy and TSA MD 1400.3 TSA Information
Security Policy. The LFI is oversees time keeping of all SFI labor
hours. The LFI must comply with internal compliance training events
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: EDUCATION / EQUIVALENT TRAINING:
Current or former federal law enforcement agent; officer; or
civilian employee having completed a recognized federal firearm
instructor training program deemed acceptable by the TSA/FAMS.
Examples of a recognized federal firearms instructor programs
include; but are not limited to; certified instructor graduates of
FLETC Firearms Instructor Training program (FITP); FAMS Firearms
Instructor Training Program; FBI/DEA Firearms Instructor Training
Program; United States Postal Inspectors Firearms Instructor
Training Program or equivalent federal training program. All LFIs
must successfully complete a 2-3 days firearms re-qualification
training program under the technical direction of the SAC; FAMS
Training Division; and the FFDO Program Office. Areas of
instruction shall include; but not to be limited to; the
re-qualification course(s) of fire; procedural requirements for
conducting the re-qualification session; and use of a GFE Automatic
External Defibrillator (AED); and basic first aid. EXPERIENCE: 5
years of firearms training experience Associates Degree; or the
equivalent combination of education; technical certifications or
training; or work/military experience. UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS: Working Conditions The work is typically performed at
an indoor or outdoor gun range. Employees will be required to
handle weapons and ammunition in the course of their duties.
Exposure to high volumes of noise due to the firing of weapons will
occur and employees are required to wear hearing protection in the
form of foam ear plugs as well as external hearing protection.
Exposure to expelled gun-powder as a result of fired ammunition is
expected; and the employees must wash hands after handling
ammunition. Work may require some physical effort in the handling
of light materials; boxes; or equipment. *This position requires
applicants to successfully complete the security application and
pass a background investigation clearance prior to starting.* GDIT
IS YOUR PLACE: Comprehensive health and wellness packages Internal
mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career Professional
growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from The likely hourly rate
for this position is between $32.87 - $44.47. This is not, however,
a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set
based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual
requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly
Hours: 8 Travel Required: Less than 10% T elecommuting Options:
Onsite Work Location: USA CA Oceanside Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based
employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with
Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and
post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company
match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full
flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off
plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid
parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our
employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as
short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and
dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business
travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We
regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings
are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they
value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional
services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission
services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense
and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of
technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the
edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide,
offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML,
Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our
clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing
the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our
Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and
events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals
with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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