PILOT INSTRUCTOR

Job Description

Job Description

Description: Continent upon contract award 

Description

The Pilot Instructor is responsible for the accomplishment of ground-based training of foreign based C-17 pilots, including instructing and measuring training progress of foreign crew members who train in the established aircrew training curriculum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Provides C-17 Pilot procedures instruction in aircraft, classroom, and Weapon System Trainer (WST) simulator or other platform environments.
• Provides Crew Resource Management (CRM) training.
• Assists as a Subject Matter Expert in the development of curriculum for new type courses as required.
• Acts as a Lesson Subject Matter Expert to review existing lessons and/or changes to existing lessons.
• Provides suggestions to improve and update training policies and procedures.
• Promotes a positive attitude towards learning and embracing new technologies and tasks.
• Conducts ground training for other crewmembers to include diagnosis and remediation of student issues.
• Assists in project and development work as assigned.
• Performs administrative duties such as scheduling, record keeping, monitoring student progress, counseling, quality assurance, safety, security, and maintenance of training programs and equipment.
• Must be physically able to enter simulator, experience simulator motion and take cognizance of attendees’ safety when on board the simulator.
• Must be able to stand up and conduct academic instruction in simulator and classrooms for up to six hours each day.
• Must maintain proficiency in operation of essential C-17 WST Aircrew Training Devices.
• Aviation instruction is a highly specialized function that requires the instructor to have prior aircraft operating experience and the ability to hold creditability and the attention of the customer attendees.
• Must acquire and maintain instrument, take-off, landing, and emergency procedure proficiency.
• Strong facilitation, and data analysis skills required
• Maintains a high level of subject knowledge, instruction capability, and expertise.
• Conducts briefings and debriefings and counsels with pilots for the purpose of developing and maintaining a high level of proficiency.
• Performs administrative duties relative to training such as record keeping, monitoring student progress, counseling, training development and maintenance of training programs.
• Provides inputs for courseware corrections and modifications and to update training policies and procedures.
• Flies the WST (as required) to maintain piloting skills.
• Other duties as identified and assigned.

Requirements:

Required Education and Experience

• Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Potential candidates should have a minimum of 1500 hours flying experience on large multi-engine aircraft with eight years total flying experience, five years military experience, with at least two years C-17 Pilot flight instructor and training management experience. Must have recent Airdrop experience as Instructor Pilot or Evaluator Pilot.
• Completion of a formal Instructor training course.
• B.S. or B.A. degree.

Supervisory Responsibilities

As Required.

Security Responsibilities

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance. 
• Must comply with all company Information Systems security policies and procedures.
• May be responsible for proper classification and marking of all information and materials. Employee shall not divulge any information, or afford access to other employees not having a need-to-know authorization. Shall not divulge information outside the company without management approval. Will be required to execute company non-disclosure agreement prior to access to any controlled information. 

Language Skills

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex words and technical documents/diagrams.

Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing and work effectively as part of a team.

Reasoning Ability and Mathematical Skills 

Must be able to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable. Must be able to calculate figures and numbers, and percentages and be able to draw and interpret graphs. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment and physical characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladders. 
• Must be able to accommodate confined spaces.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under equipment.
• Must be able to detect odors, noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect discrepancies of malfunctioning equipment. 
• Must be able to distinguish colors. 
• Must be able to perform Domestic and International travel as required. 
• Shop floor environment.
• Will be working in areas with risk of injury from electrical applications, moving mechanical parts, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems under pressure and electrical motion systems.
• May be exposed to conditions of extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.