Air Education and Training Command | SF50 Instructor

About the Role

The United States Air Force (USAF) is seeking an experienced individual to serve as a First Level Supervisor and Aircraft Simulator and Academic Instructor. This non-flying position is based at a USAF installation and involves planning, directing, and organizing non-supervisory instructors while also providing training to students enrolled in the Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training (URT) program.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-level supervisory workforce management duties.
• Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Serve as a simulator instructor for Undergraduate RPA Training (URT) and graduate Simulator Instructor Training (SIT-R) programs, covering aircraft operations in national and international airspace.
• Serve as an academic instructor for URT and SIT-R students.
• Undertake special projects, including preparing and presenting research materials.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Previous experience as a rated military aviator (instructor pilot) is highly desirable.
• Must possess the intellectual ability to adapt to rapidly changing training tools, methods, and requirements.
• Incumbent may be required to stand for several hours while instructing.
• Occasional travel may be required, including overnight stays.
• Ability to work other than normal duty hours, including potential shift work, overtime, and irregular hours.
• This is a non-flying, Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if the applicant has not previously met this requirement.

Qualifications

• 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.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program, requiring initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Must meet the specialized experience requirements outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-2181, Aircraft Operations Series.
• Must possess the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates and/or appropriate military ratings.
• For flight instructor positions, an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or military equivalent is required.
• Pilot certificates must include ratings appropriate to the work of the position.
• Must meet minimum flight hour requirements, including:
  • Total Flight Time: 1500 hours
  • Pilot-In-Command: 250 hours
  • Night Flying: 75 hours
  • Flying Time Last 12 months: 100 hours
  • Instrument Hours: 75 hours
  • Instructor: 500 hours (must be related to the instruction work and aircraft category)
• Candidates must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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 simulator operation.
• Knowledge of safety, security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, instructional techniques, and training resources.
• Skill in using various computer applications and software, including simulator systems, to demonstrate flying procedures and maneuvers, and using electronic flight bags for academic and simulator training.
• Skill in review and analysis techniques for appraising programs, identifying needs and solutions, developing goals, and monitoring progress.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of an organization.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, including classroom instruction.