Simulator Pilot Instructor (RPA & T-6)

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force. The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is currently looking civilian Simulator Pilot Instructor, GS-2181-12 at the 558th Flying Training Squadron located at Randolph AFB, San Antonio, TX. Recruitment and Retention Incentives may be available base eligibility. Special Salary Rate: NO 180-DAY WAIVER NEEDED! In the position, you will serve as a flight line simulator instructor pilot and academic instructor following the prescribed syllabi for the undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Instrument Qualification (RIQ) pilot flying training program and/or graduate Simulator Instructor Training - RPA Instrument Qualification (SIT-R); instructs undergraduate officer and enlisted students in the full range of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) basic aircraft maneuvers, instrument flight and navigation training to meet the needs of an operational unit's mission; instructs officer and civilian students to qualify them for simulator instructor pilot duties in the Undergraduate RPA Training (URT) Instrument Simulators for RIQ duties. Provide Officer and Enlisted developmental training to strengthen the graduate's leadership skills, officer qualities and understanding of the role of the military pilot as an officer/noncommissioned officer and supervisor. Develops goals, monitors and evaluates training program success, and provides technical expertise to program changes. Minimum Flight Hour Requirements (Flight Logs are mandatory): • 1500 Total Flight Hours • 250 Pilot-In-Command Hours • 75 Night Flying Hours • 75 Instrument Hours (at least 10 hours must be in actual instrument conditions) • 500 Instructor Flight Hours (Fixed Wing) Mandatory documents: • Flight Logs (military and civilian) • DD 214 (if applicable) • SF 50 (if applicable) Additional Requirements: o Must be a US Civilian o Experience as a rated military aviator (pilot) is critical to the successful completion of assigned duties. o Previous experience as an instructor in a military aircraft is highly desirable o Knowledge of aircraft systems and operating procedures, aerodynamics, flying fundamentals, aircraft instrumentation, ground and flight emergency procedures, and instrument and visual flight rules, as well as knowledge of training aircraft, and of the operation, characteristics, and limitations of the corresponding aircraft simulator. o Knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, and programs related to curriculum development, instructional techniques, and training resources. o Skill in the use of a variety of computer applications and software, to include simulator systems sufficient to meet desired learning objectives. o Skill in demonstrating flying procedures and maneuvers in an aircraft simulator. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at and sign up to "Get Career Updates." AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required