Aviation Training Consulting LLC | Instructor

Aviation Training Consulting LLC is seeking a part-time AC-130J Contract Instructor Pilot in Albuquerque, NM. This role involves delivering comprehensive academic and simulator flight training for officer and enlisted aircrew on the AC-130J aircraft, supporting various qualification and upgrade programs.

About the Role

The AC-130J Contract Instructor Pilot will deliver formal academic and simulator flight training to officer and enlisted aircrew. Responsibilities include training for initial qualification, mission qualification, requalification, instructor upgrades, aircraft commander upgrades, weapons systems officer upgrades, and key staff training. The role focuses on preparing students for close air support, air interdiction, and armed reconnaissance missions. Duties extend to instructing on AC-130J emergency procedures, systems operation, instrument flight, tactical operations, and providing refresher training to qualified aircrew. The instructor will also contribute to the Instructional Systems Design process, developing and applying AC-130J courseware. Additionally, the candidate will become a Community College of the Air Force certified instructor.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college.
• Availability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Must have been current as an AC-130J pilot within the previous two years, or within the previous eight years if eight years of military operational flying duty have been completed at the time of hire, and possess at least two years or 200 hours of in-flight instructor experience in the AC-130J H/U/W/J.
• Waivers may be considered for candidates with prior AC-130 experience or previous AC-130J Contract Instructor experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active SECRET clearance, subject to a government security investigation.
• US Citizenship is required for eligibility to access classified information and COMSEC material.
• Demonstrated creativity, responsiveness, adaptability, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in teamwork and the ability to communicate effectively orally, read, write, and comprehend English.