Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Position Type: Full‑Time / Expat Assignment
Overview:
We are seeking a certified Survival Training Instructor to deliver advanced land and maritime post‑ejection survival training for fighter‑aircraft aircrew. This role supports aircrew readiness and mission capability for high‑performance fighter platforms operating in the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver certified survival training in desert, land, and open‑water environments.
- Conduct post‑ejection survival instruction, including parachute landing, immediate actions, signaling, shelter, and water survival.
- Train aircrew on survival equipment, radios, beacons, flotation gear, and emergency kits.
- Lead field exercises and scenario‑based training safely and effectively.
- Maintain training records, safety compliance, and curriculum standards.
Requirements:
- Certified Survival/SERE Instructor (or equivalent recognized certification).
- Experience conducting land and sea survival training.
- Supporting fighter aircraft (F‑15 preferred; F‑16, F‑18, Typhoon, Rafale, Gripen, etc. acceptable).
- Strong understanding of ejection systems and aircrew life‑support equipment.
- Physically capable of conducting demanding field and water‑based training.
Preferred:
- Prior experience working with military forces in the Middle East.
- Experience with F‑15C/D/SA/EX platforms.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Pensacola, FL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/yr.
Salary is tax free if working in country for 11 months
Housing is provided
Medical and dental benefits provided
Holiday and PTO - 12 paid holidays and 30 days of PTO (accrued at 2.5 day per month)
End of Service award - 15 additional days of pay
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Pensacola,FL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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