C-130/L-382 Flight Instructor
Role Overview
The C-130/L-382 Flight Instructor is responsible for delivering comprehensive instruction on C-130/L-382 aircraft systems, flight operations, and crew resource management. This pivotal role ensures the highest standards of aviation training are met, prioritizing safety and operational excellence. The instructor will contribute to curriculum development and conduct detailed performance evaluations, fostering a secure and effective learning environment for both domestic and international aviation professionals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide expert flight and performance manual instruction for C-130/L-382 aircraft.
- Instruct on flight rules, crew resource management (CRM), and night vision systems.
- Maintain paramount safety as the primary focus of all training activities.
- Develop and refine curriculum, syllabi, lesson plans, and courseware.
- Generate thorough post-training evaluation reports.
- Direct, coordinate, and lead all aircrew activities during simulator training sessions.
- Operate the Instructor Operator Station (IOS) during simulator training sessions.
- Continuously update knowledge through ongoing training and self-study.
- Establish credibility and effectively engage customer attendees.
- Exhibit outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Clearly articulate procedures, physical processes, and complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Apply essential mathematical skills for aviation-related mission planning, including flight plans and fuel consumption calculations.
- Utilize intellectual and interpersonal skills to evaluate and, when necessary, redirect student learning.
- Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
- Work a flexible schedule to meet training demands.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Minimum of seven years of pilot experience, with at least three years as a C-130/L-382 Aircraft Pilot Instructor.
- Minimum of 2500 flight hours as a C-130/L-382 Pilot.
- A minimum of a 4-year college degree or recognized equivalent.
- Prior experience in curriculum development is required.
- Demonstrated ability to establish credibility and maintain the attention of customer attendees.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to clearly explain procedures, physical processes, and concepts to domestic and international customers.
- Proficiency in mathematical skills necessary for aviation-related flight plans and fuel consumption calculations.
- Sufficient intellectual and personal skills to evaluate and redirect attendees as needed.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
- Flexibility to work a varied schedule.
Preferred Skills
- Night Vision Goggle (NVG) experience.
- Airdrop experience.
- Bilingual proficiency (English and Spanish).
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Candidates must provide U.S. military or civil airline records of prior flight and/or simulator time.
Security Responsibilities
The candidate must comply with all company security and data protection/usage policies and procedures. They are personally responsible for the proper marking and handling of all information and materials in any form. Divulging information or providing access to other employees without a need-to-know is prohibited. Information shall not be divulged outside the company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company-provided resources.
Work Environment
This position operates within office, classroom, and simulator environments. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands outlined are representative of those an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
- Ability to undertake foreign travel for extended assignments.
- Capacity to stand and conduct academic instruction in classrooms, simulators, or other platforms for up to eight hours daily.
- Ability to hear and tolerate simulator vibration and acoustic environments.
- Ability to ascend and descend stairs to enter and exit simulators.
- Capacity to sit in a standard instructional aircraft chair, lift hands overhead, and reach controls as necessary.
Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not intended to be exhaustive. It does not encompass a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be subject to change at any time, with or without notice.
CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point during the recruitment process. For assistance with submitting an application due to incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please reach out for support.
CAE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Everyone is welcome to contribute to our success at CAE. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point during the recruitment process. For assistance with submitting an application due to incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please reach out for support.
Position Type: Regular
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.