TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Fairchild AFB, Washington · full time · Senior

$75,068 – $97,593

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This role trains military personnel in survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) techniques and personnel recovery procedures, preparing high-risk service members for potential capture scenarios. It suits experienced instructors with deep subject-matter expertise in military training who can develop curriculum, mentor other instructors, and lead specialized courses.

Our summary, not Department of the Air Force Headquarters’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

Advanced knowledge of SERE training methodologies and DoD personnel recovery systems
Teaching or training experience in adult education, military, or specialized field
Research and curriculum development skills
Ability to mentor and coach instructors
Physical capability to lift 70 pounds and tolerate varied terrain during training
Eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access or Top Secret Special Access Programs
Pass psychological evaluation by certified SERE psychologist
Pass physical examination meeting vision, hearing, and physical demands
Pass drug testing
Bachelor's degree in education or related subject area, or equivalent specialized experience

Nice to have

Previous SERE instructor certification
Advanced degree (Master's, PhD, J.D., or LL.M.) in education or related field
Experience as Mobile Training Team lead
Active Code of Conduct Instructor status at DoD certified school