JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH NATIONAL FLIGHT ACADEMY

Join the team putting STEM education into action.

HOW TO APPLY & WHO QUALIFIES

Ready to help shape tomorrow’s STEM leaders? Search the list of open positions below, and send your cover letter and resumé to info@nationalflightacademy.com (please include the job title in your subject line).

Applicants must be at least 19 years old, have a state-issued driver’s license or ID card, and pass a level two background screening.

POSITIONS

seasonal opportunities

WEEKEND FLIGHT LEADS 4

Handle weekly preparation, check-in, graduation setup and teardown, and final clean-up each week. You will also mentor/counsel early and late arrivals as assigned and help manage transportation.

WEEKEND FLIGHT LEADS 5

Handle weekly preparation, check-in, graduation setup and teardown, and final clean-up each week. You will also mentor/counsel early and late arrivals as assigned and help manage transportation.

WEEKEND FLIGHT LEADS 3

Handle weekly preparation, check-in, graduation setup and teardown, and final clean-up each week. You will also mentor/counsel early and late arrivals as assigned and help manage transportation.

WEEKEND FLIGHT LEADS 2

You’ll serve as a lead instructor in a classroom setting, roleplaying as a U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer (IO) in the Joint Intelligence Center (JIC).

HANGER BAY TECHNICIAN

You’ll serve as a lead instructor in a classroom setting, roleplaying as a U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer (IO) in the Joint Intelligence Center (JIC).

JOINT INTELLIGENCE CENTER FACILITATOR

You’ll serve as a lead instructor in a classroom setting, roleplaying as a U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer (IO) in the Joint Intelligence Center (JIC).

JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER FACILITATOR

As the Operations Officer in simulated mission settings, you’ll roleplay as a U.S. Naval Operations Officer (OpsO) in the Joint Operations Center (JOC).

RESIDENT ASSISTANT

Overnight supervision of students. You are available to respond to any situations that arise and to help ensure the students remain in their rooms throughout the night

WEEKEND FLIGHT LEADS

Handle weekly preparation, check-in, graduation setup and teardown, and final clean-up each week. You will also mentor/counsel early and late arrivals as assigned and help manage transportation.

AM/PM CHIEF

Lead your squadron through daily portions of the program schedule, including off-ship excursions (field trips), and small and large group team-building exercises.

WEEKEND FLIGHT LEADS 4

Handle weekly preparation, check-in, graduation setup and teardown, and final clean-up each week. You will also mentor/counsel early and late arrivals as assigned and help manage transportation.

WEEKEND FLIGHT LEADS 5

Handle weekly preparation, check-in, graduation setup and teardown, and final clean-up each week. You will also mentor/counsel early and late arrivals as assigned and help manage transportation.

WEEKEND FLIGHT LEADS 3

Handle weekly preparation, check-in, graduation setup and teardown, and final clean-up each week. You will also mentor/counsel early and late arrivals as assigned and help manage transportation.

WEEKEND FLIGHT LEADS 2

You’ll serve as a lead instructor in a classroom setting, roleplaying as a U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer (IO) in the Joint Intelligence Center (JIC).

HANGER BAY TECHNICIAN

You’ll serve as a lead instructor in a classroom setting, roleplaying as a U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer (IO) in the Joint Intelligence Center (JIC).

JOINT INTELLIGENCE CENTER FACILITATOR

You’ll serve as a lead instructor in a classroom setting, roleplaying as a U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer (IO) in the Joint Intelligence Center (JIC).

JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER FACILITATOR

As the Operations Officer in simulated mission settings, you’ll roleplay as a U.S. Naval Operations Officer (OpsO) in the Joint Operations Center (JOC).

RESIDENT ASSISTANT

Overnight supervision of students. You are available to respond to any situations that arise and to help ensure the students remain in their rooms throughout the night

WEEKEND FLIGHT LEADS

Handle weekly preparation, check-in, graduation setup and teardown, and final clean-up each week. You will also mentor/counsel early and late arrivals as assigned and help manage transportation.

AM/PM CHIEF

Lead your squadron through daily portions of the program schedule, including off-ship excursions (field trips), and small and large group team-building exercises.

Flight Lead

The National Flight Academy (NFA) is seeking individuals to serve in the capacity of ‘camp counselor’ at an aviation-based STEM camp! The position requires role play as U.S. Navy personnel aboard the simulated aircraft carrier at the NFA on Naval Air Station Pensacola. Flight Leads will serve as mentors and counselors to NFA program attendees. The position is responsible for supervising groups (squadrons) of 12 youth attendees on average and other duties as assigned. Flight Leads are also responsible for the health and safety of their students.

Hangar Bay Handler

The Hangar Bay Handler is responsible for loading the simulators onto the multiplayer sessions, making sure the communications are activated, and setting up the monitors and MFCD. They are also responsible for assisting the Flight Leads with helping their students flying the simulators. They will also handle first-line maintenance such as calibrating touchscreens and replacing broken headsets. Any issues outside of their expertise will be reported to the Hanger Bay Tech.

JIC Facilitator

Facilitators will serve as a lead instructor in a classroom setting for the National Flight Academy (NFA). This position will require roleplay as a US Naval Intelligence Officer (IO) in the Joint Intelligence Center (JIC). The IO will be responsible for the presentation of the classroom portion of each mission to include mission planning and other duties as assigned.

JOC Facilitator

JOC Facilitators will serve as the Operations Officer in simulated mission settings for the National Flight Academy (NFA). This position will require roleplay as a US Naval Operations Officer (OpsO) in the Joint Operations Center (JOC). The OpsO will be responsible for preflight briefs, overseeing each simulated mission in real time, and other duties as assigned.

Resident Advisor

Acting as ‘Fire Watch’, the RAs are responsible for enforcing lights-out, ensuring the students remain quiet and in their rooms throughout the night. The RA must remain on-site throughout the night for any emergencies. They are required to do a walkthrough every 15 minutes. RAs are allowed to bring in books and laptops. They are required to stay awake and stay alert.

Section Lead

The National Flight Academy (NFA) is seeking qualified individuals to serve in the capacity of a shift manager. The position requires role play as U.S. Navy senior enlisted personnel aboard the simulated aircraft carrier at the NFA on Naval Air Station Pensacola. Section Leads will serve in a capacity of entry level managers. Section Leads are responsible for the flight leads, facilitators and AXPs. They are to monitor day to day operations and assist with issues as they arise.