Pilot Instructor

Pilot Instructor

Locations: Memphis AFB, Travis AFB, Eielson AFB, Hickam AFB, Jackson AFB, and March AFB The Pilot Instructor is responsible for providing ground-based training to C-17 pilots, including instructing and measuring training progress of crewmembers who train in the established C-17 Training System (TS) curriculum.

Conducts C-17 pilot training using the Weapon System Trainer (WST), C-17 aircraft, Computer-Based Trainers (CBT), and other ground training devices.

Provides instruction in air drop, aerial refueling, transport operating procedures, and related C-17 operations.

Evaluates student performance and provides appropriate diagnosis, feedback, and remediation.

Maintains a high level of C-17 subject matter knowledge, instructional capability, and expertise.

Conducts briefings, debriefings, and counseling to develop and maintain pilot proficiency.

Performs administrative duties related to training, including record keeping, monitoring student progress, counseling, training development, and maintaining training programs.

Provides input for courseware corrections and modifications and updates training policies and procedures.

Operates the WST, as required, to maintain instructional expertise.

Flies in the C-17 aircraft in an observer status, as required, to maintain currency on operational procedures and observe student progress.

Serves as a C-17 Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) for students, personnel, and test events as required.

Serves as Flight Check Airman (FCA) Lead when assigned.

Serves as Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Evaluator when assigned.

Performs Simulator Certification (SIMCERT) and Simulator Evaluation (SIMVAL) duties when assigned.

Participates in Operations Group Standardization/Evaluation (Stan/Eval) Boards, Training Review Panels (TRP), and instructor meetings as required.

Supports curriculum reviews, Stan/Eval conferences, and Flight Manual Review Conferences (FMRC) as required.

Performs Learning Center monitor, safety representative, physical/cyber security representative, and HAZMAT duties as assigned.

Assists with project and development work as assigned.

Candidate must currently be sitting in the position to be considered for this role.

Candidate must currently be performing the duties and responsibilities associated with the position.

Bachelor's degree required.

Minimum of 8 years of flying experience, including 5 years as a C-17 pilot with air drop and aerial refueling experience, or ability to obtain an applicable AMC/A3TK waiver.

Minimum of 2 years or 200 hours of flight instructor experience in air drop, aerial refueling, and tactics.

Recent C-17 flight simulator pilot instructor experience is highly desired.

CATS MECOC certification is desired.

Must possess an active secret security clearance.