King Air / C-12 Multi-Engine Instructor Pilot
Job Summary
The King Air / C-12 Multi-Engine Instructor Pilot is responsible for delivering high-quality student pilot training on the C-12U aircraft and associated training devices. This role primarily supports the Army Fixed Wing Program and may extend to other programs as they develop. The Instructor Pilot conducts instruction in various environments, including flight, classroom, simulators, and practical settings, covering C-12U Aircraft Systems and Operational Procedures. This position also involves serving as a Subject Matter Expert for the development of new type course curriculum and may undertake additional administrative duties such as courseware review, publications, safety and quality audits, FCIF management, and scheduling. The Instructor is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. CAE provides comprehensive training in the C-12U, including certification in Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) by Aviation Performance Solutions (APS).
Responsibilities
- Performs instructional duties as an Instructor Pilot, Classroom Instructor, and Simulator Instructor.
- Ensures compliance with applicable standards, including AR 95-20, AR 95-1, and FAA Part 141 Formal School requirements.
- Actively participates in the Quality Management System, quality procedures, and safety programs in coordination with respective leads.
- Stays current with changes and modifications to external standards and regulations.
- Identifies and implements strategies to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Supports the standardization, evaluation, and examiner plan, including scheduling internal and external audits, maintaining tracking databases, following up on deficiencies, and reporting findings.
- Interfaces with relevant program personnel, customers, and CAE staff to proactively identify and address quality assurance issues and ensure all quality requirements are met.
- Collaborates with various departments, management, and staff to identify and execute process improvement opportunities.
- Conducts all business activities in strict compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Qualifications
- A minimum of six years of total flying experience is required.
- Must have at least 1000 hours as Pilot in Command.
- Requires a minimum of 500 hours as a Flight Instructor, with at least 250 hours instructing in multi-engine airplanes.
- Must hold a valid FAA Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane Multiengine Land and Instrument Airplane ratings.
- Possesses a valid FAA Certified Flight Instructor certificate with Multi-Engine and Instrument Instructor ratings. (Alternatively, holds the necessary military pilot qualifications allowing for the ready obtainment of these FAA ratings via military competency).
- A current Multi-Engine Instructor/Instrument (ME II) certificate is required.
- Prior experience as an Instructor Pilot for the US Army, USAF, USN, or USMC is highly preferred.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a FAA Class II Flight Medical Clearance.
- A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Demonstrates strong project instructional skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is necessary.
- Must possess the ability to effectively deliver oral presentations to students in classroom and simulator environments.
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to work overtime as required.
- Must be available to work any shift or day of the week as needed.
- Eligibility for a DoD Personal Secret Security Clearance is required.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- This role involves domestic and international travel.
- The position requires the ability to walk and/or climb stairs and ladders to access simulator or airplane cockpits, and the ability to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under machinery.
- The instructor must be able to detect odors or hear noises/sounds indicative of potential problems with simulators or the surrounding environment.
- While some work is performed in a regular office environment utilizing standard office equipment, the role involves working in areas with potential risks such as electrical shock from moving mechanical parts driven by high-pressure hydraulics.
- Exposure to conditions such as extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises may occur at times.