EOD Training Support Technician

Summary: This work is focused on providing Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Support to the 801st Red Horse Training Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The work is on-site in Florida, with normal hours of operation shall be continuously from 0700-1600, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise stated to support specific tasks. Daily tasks may include but are not limited to scheduling and setup for EOD training courses and Combat Support Training Range (CSTR) training, training documentation, maintenance of EOD tools and equipment, maintenance of munitions accounts, equipment and munitions documentation, drafting plans and procedures, reviewing EOD technical reports and making recommendations to management, run unit “checklist”, and ground and explosive safety requirements. The work location for this position will be at Tyndall AFB, Florida.


Job Description:

• Develop quality training operations in coordination with NCOIC, EOD Training, on a variety of technical subject matter, including TCCC, EOD mission areas, and military tactics.


• Observe student training during complex training scenarios and utilize observations to refine course material.


• Prepare instructional program in accordance with training or other course requirements and assembling presentation materials.


• Select and/or develop teaching aids such as Points of Instruction, Courseware instruction, wall charts, prepared notes, tape recordings, radio, television, films, film strips, and training handbooks.


• Develop and manufacture Intelligence-based, real-world UXO and IED training devices.


• Maintain SIPRNET and EODIMS access to research current threat trends.


• Support EOD Section’s ability to instruct, conduct range operations, and training requirements with adequate equipment within reasonable and required timelines.


• Set up and emplace training scenarios involving inert UXOs and IEDs for EOD teams to respond to during training courses.


• Comply with DoW, Air Force ground and explosive safety requirements IAW DAFMAN 91-203, as related to EOD.


• Assist fellow contractors in fulfilling their responsibilities to support EOD and CSTR training. Perform road guard duty during explosive operations, ensuring unauthorized personnel cannot enter the range.


• Utilize explosive simulators e.g. Explotrain and Improvised Electronics to simulate attacks during field exercises and training scenarios.


• Assist in CSTR training instruction as requested by the unit in training.


• Follow all applicable security procedures and training requirements to ensure proper storing, processing, and handling of unclassified, classified and /or Controlled Unclassified Information.


• Other assigned duties

Qualifications/Experience

• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License


• Must have the ability to obtain/maintain a Common Access (CAC) Card


• Must have the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Eligibility Security Clearance (eg. Tier 3 supporting investigation)


• Must hold an Honorable Discharge if personnel are prior military


• Must demonstrate the ability to speak in front of large groups

• NAVSCOLEOD Graduate (DD214 and Graduation Certification Required) or equivalent.


• Prior EOD with minimum Senior Badge


• 8 years of EOD experience minimum


• Knowledgeable in all aspects of Flight-Level Air Force EOD functions with a desired level of increased knowledge in Air Force training and scheduling. Familiarity with EOD Information Management System (EODIMS).


• Competent experience in 3D CAD/design software, 3D printing, and machining.

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000


Contingent upon contract award