Pilot

Pilot Instructor

The Pilot Instructor is responsible for the accomplishment of ground-based training of C-17 pilots, including instructing and measuring training progress of crewmembers who train in the established Training System (TS) curriculum.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Conducts training using devices, such as the Weapon System Trainer (WST), the C-17 aircraft, Computer-Based Trainers (CBT), and other ground training for all C-17 TS pilots in air drop, aerial refueling/transport operating procedures, including diagnosis and remediation of student problems.
• Maintains a high level of subject knowledge, instruction capability, and expertise.
• Conducts briefings and debriefings and counsels all pilots and Maintenance Engine Run personnel for the purpose of developing and maintaining a high level of proficiency.
• Performs administrative duties relative to training, such as interfacing with the user organization, record keeping, monitoring student progress, counseling, training development, and maintenance of training programs.
• Provides inputs for courseware corrections and modifications and updates training policies and procedures.
• Flies the WST (as required) to maintain instructional expertise.
• Flies on the airplane (as required) in observer status to maintain currency on operational procedures and to observe student progress.
• Assists in project and development work, as assigned.
• Accomplishes Learning Center monitor duties, as assigned.
• Accomplishes safety representative duties, as designated/assigned.
• Accomplishes physical/cyber security representative duties, as assigned.
• Accomplishes hazardous materials (HAZMAT) duties, as designated/assigned.
• Travel, as required.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Minimum Experience: Eight (8) years flying experience, five (5) years of which as a C-17 pilot with air drop and aerial refueling experience, or able to obtain an AMC/A3TK waiver. Two (2) years or 200 hours of flight instructor experience in air drop, aerial refueling, and tactics.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to fluently read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to clearly relay information, both verbally and written, to others.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of instructional principles and theories pertaining to TSs.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications, such as, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Successfully accomplish annual internal standardization evaluations.
• Possess an active SECRET Security Clearance.

Materials and Equipment Directly Used:

• C-17 WST
• C-17 Aircraft
• CBT Systems
• Overhead projectors, classroom presentation equipment
• Training Management System / Graduate Training Management Information System (GTIMS)
• Copy Machine
• Computer Software applications, such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is regularly required to talk or hear; to sit, stand or walk; and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls.
• The teammate is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; and stoop or kneel.
• The teammate is frequently required to ingress/egress from the simulator and aircraft, work in inclement weather and temperature extremes as set forth in the Air Force and company guidelines.
• The teammate must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds.
• Noise levels range from quiet to extremely loud.
• The teammate must be able to exit the WST by way of escape ladder down to the floor.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.