The United States Air Force is seeking a supervisory instructor to lead nonsupervisory staff and serve as an aircraft simulator and academic instructor for students in the Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training (URT) program in [Location - Placeholder, as not specified in source]. This non-flying, mission-essential position requires extensive aviator experience and the ability to instruct at an expert level.
About the Role
This supervisory role involves planning, directing, organizing, and controlling nonsupervisory instructors. The incumbent will also function as a simulator and academic instructor for students enrolled in the United States Air Force (USAF) Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training (URT) and Simulator Instructor Training (SIT-R) programs. Responsibilities include workforce management, personnel management, and delivering instruction on aircraft operations in both national and international airspace, adhering to relevant rules and regulations.
Requirements
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U.S. Citizenship required.
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Males must be registered for Selective Service.
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
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Demonstrable proof of previous experience as a rated military aviator (instructor pilot) is highly desirable.
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Must possess the intellectual ability to adapt quickly to changing training tools, methods, and requirements.
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Incumbent may be required to stand for extended periods while instructing in a classroom environment.
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Work may occasionally require travel away from the duty station.
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Shift work, including overtime and irregular hours, may be required.
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This is a Supervisory Position, requiring a 1-year supervisory probationary period if not previously met.
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This is a Mission-Essential position.
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Must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing as per the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
Qualifications
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Possession of a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or appropriate military rating.
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For flight instructor roles, possession of an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or military equivalent rating is required.
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Pilot certificate must include ratings appropriate to the work.
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Minimum flight hour requirements for GS-11 and above include:
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Total Flight Time: 1500 hours
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Pilot-In-Command: 250 hours
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Night Flying: 75 hours
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Flying Time Last 12 months: 100 hours
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Instrument Hours: 75 hours
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Instructor: 500 hours
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Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official documentation.
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Must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate at the time of initial appointment (requirements vary by specific role, with first-class medical required for certain specialized positions).
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Ability to instruct at an expert level in a wide variety of interdisciplinary studies, including Aerodynamics, Flying Fundamentals, Basic and Advanced Instrument Flying, Aircraft Systems, Weather, Crew Resource Management, Operating Procedures, Navigation, Safety, and Aircraft Mishap Prevention.
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Knowledge of aircraft systems operation, operating procedures, aerodynamics, emergency procedures, aviation weather, flight hazards, flight profile management, navigation, basic and advanced instrument training, aircraft safety, mishap prevention, crew resource management, and the operation, characteristics, and limitations of corresponding aircraft simulators.
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Knowledge of safety, security regulations, practices, and procedures.
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Knowledge of curriculum development, instructional techniques, and training resources.
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Skill in using various computer applications, software, and simulator systems.
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Skill in using electronic flight bags for academic and simulator training delivery.
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Skill in review and analysis techniques for program appraisal, needs identification, solution development, and progress monitoring.
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Ability to plan, organize, and direct staff functions.
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Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, including classroom instruction.