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STTS - Special Reconnaissance Instructor

Rigid Tactical

Hurlburt Field, FLJobPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Hurlburt Field, FL
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Secret clearance

Job overview

Rigid Tactical is hiring a STTS - Special Reconnaissance Instructor. Rigid Tactical is seeking highly experienced Special Reconnaissance Instructors to support the AFSOC Special Tactics Training Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This role involves delivering advanced SR instruction to SOF personnel across various surveillance, reconnaissance, target development, and field craft disciplines. Candidates should have graduated from the USAF Special Reconnaissance Course or possess substantial SOF sister-service SR experience. The position is ideal for experienced SR operators, TACP veterans, or SOF reconnaissance specialists.

Key focus areas include Provide instructional support across SR-focused and general STTS program., Demonstrate and instruct safe and effective use of munitions and weapons., and Perform maritime duties and open-water swimming for amphibious operations..

Successful candidates bring USAF Special Reconnaissance Course Graduate, 5+ Years Special Reconnaissance Experience, and Active Secret Security Clearance. Important skills include Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Target Development, Field Craft, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Preferred (not required): Instructional Support, Safe And Effective Use Of Munitions, Maritime Duties, and Open-Water Swimming.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SurveillanceReconnaissanceTarget DevelopmentField CraftMicrosoft WordExcelMicrosoft AccessGeneral Internet ApplicationsOral CommunicationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsInstructional SupportSafe and Effective Use of MunitionsMaritime DutiesOpen-Water SwimmingAmphibious Operations TrainingFly Aboard AFSOC or Contracted Fixed/Rotary-Wing AircraftStudent Infiltration/Exfiltration Training ExercisesFull Mission Profile EventsPersonnel RecoveryAssault Zone Operations InstructionCurriculum DevelopmentHandling MunitionsHandling Small ArmsHandling Heavy WeaponsHandling Crew-Served WeaponsHandling Night Vision DevicesRappel From High-Angle Structures

Qualifications

USAF Special Tactics Operator and Graduate of USAF Special Reconnaissance Course or 5+ Years Special Reconnaissance Experience in SOF Sister ServiceActive Secret Security ClearanceEnglish FluencyNot Identified as Potential ThreatPass Go/No-Go Qualification ScreeningPhysically Demanding SOF-Related Training Activities

Full job description

Rigid Tactical is seeking highly experienced Special Reconnaissance Instructors — the largest single labor category on this contract — to support the AFSOC Special Tactics Training Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida. You will deliver advanced SR instruction to SOF personnel across a broad range of surveillance, reconnaissance, target development, and field craft disciplines. This role requires either graduation from the USAF Special Reconnaissance Course or substantial SOF sister-service SR experience. Ideal for experienced SR operators, TACP veterans, or SOF reconnaissance specialists ready to shape the next generation of Special Tactics operators.

Employment is contingent upon contract award.

Location: Hurlburt Field

Clearance: Secret

Qualification/ Requirements:

  • USAF Special Tactics operator and graduate of the USAF Special Reconnaissance Course; OR

  • Minimum five (5) years of current Special Reconnaissance experience in a SOF sister service.

  • Active Secret Security Clearance (required at time of hire; must be maintained throughout performance)

  • Active Secret Security Clearance (required at time of hire; must be maintained throughout the period of performance).

  • Must be able to read, understand, speak, and write English fluently.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and general internet applications.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

  • Must not be identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, or operational mission of the installation.

  • Must pass Go/No-Go qualification screening; resume submission and COR approval required prior to onboarding.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide instructional support across SR-focused and general STTS program of instruction for full mission profile (FMP) events.

  • Demonstrate and instruct the safe and effective use of munitions, small arms, heavy weapons, crew-served weapons, and night vision devices.

  • Perform maritime duties and open-water swimming in support of amphibious operations training.

  • Fly aboard AFSOC or contracted fixed/rotary-wing aircraft for student infiltration/exfiltration training exercises.

  • Support full mission profile events, personnel recovery, and assault zone operations instruction as directed.

  • Contribute to curriculum development activities in support of the STTS program of instruction as directed.

  • Maintain all required qualifications and certifications throughout the period of performance.

  • Complete all required training during normal duty hours and track on monthly status report.

Physicial Requirements:

  • Work is physically rigorous in a variety of indoor and outdoor/range environments, including non-climate-controlled settings.

  • Must be capable of performing physically demanding SOF-related training activities.

  • Must be able to handle munitions, small arms, heavy weapons, crew-served weapons, and night vision devices in a training environment.

  • Must be able to perform maritime duties and open-water swimming to support amphibious operations training.

  • Must be able to fly aboard AFSOC or contracted fixed/rotary-wing aircraft for infiltration/exfiltration training exercises.

  • Must be able to rappel from high-angle structures in conjunction with practical high-angle training.

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