The United States Air Force (USAF) is seeking a Supervisory Instructor Pilot to serve as a first-level supervisor for nonsupervisory instructors and as an aircraft simulator and academic instructor for students in the Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training (URT) program at an undisclosed USAF location. This is a non-flying, mission-essential supervisory position.
About the Role
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Supervise, plan, direct, organize, and control nonsupervisory instructors.
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Serve as an aircraft simulator instructor for Undergraduate RPA Training (URT) and graduate Simulator Instructor Training (SIT-R) programs, covering operations in national and international airspace.
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Act as an academic instructor for students in URT and SIT-R programs.
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Prepare and present research material for special projects.
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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Previous experience as a rated military instructor pilot is highly desirable.
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Must possess the intellectual ability to adapt quickly to evolving training tools, methods, and requirements.
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Ability to stand for extended periods while instructing in a classroom environment.
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Willingness to occasionally travel away from the duty station, potentially including overnight stays.
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Availability to work other than normal duty hours, including potential shift work, overtime, and irregular hours.
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A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if not previously met.
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Must be able to pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing as this is a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
Qualifications
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Possession of a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or appropriate military rating.
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For flight instructor positions, possession of an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or military equivalent rating.
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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):
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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 (related to the nature of the instruction and aircraft category)
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Must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate (or first-class for flight test, airspace system inspection, and Customs pilots) at the time of initial appointment, as per FAA regulations.
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Ability to instruct at an expert level in a wide variety of interdisciplinary studies, including Aerodynamics, Flying Fundamentals, Instrument Flying (basic and advanced), 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, instrument training, safety, mishap prevention, and crew resource management.
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Familiarity with the operation, characteristics, and limitations of corresponding aircraft simulators.
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Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
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Understanding of curriculum development, instructional techniques, and training resources.
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Proficiency in using various computer applications and software, including simulator systems, to meet learning objectives and demonstrate flying procedures.
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Skill in using electronic flight bags for academic and simulator training delivery.
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Ability in review and analysis techniques to appraise programs, identify needs and solutions, develop goals, and monitor progress.
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Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium-sized organization.
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Effective oral and written communication skills, including classroom instruction to large and small audiences.