Cymstar | Instructor

Cymstar seeks a skilled Subject Matter Expert (Pilot) to provide expert aviation instruction and technical guidance for a C-5 aircrew training program. This role, based at Joint Base San Antonio (Lackland), Texas, will contribute significantly to curriculum development and deliver high-quality pilot procedures training in various environments.

About the Role

The Subject Matter Expert (Pilot) will serve as the primary technical authority for a C-5 aircrew training program. Responsibilities include providing technical direction, interpreting advanced aviation principles, and contributing to course development. The SME will deliver pilot procedures instruction across aircraft, classroom, and simulator platforms, interfacing with government leaders and program managers. This position involves evaluating student performance, conducting ground training, and suggesting improvements to training policies.

Requirements

• Military Pilot Experience:
• Previously qualified as a C-5 AMP/C-5M aircraft commander with 1,000 hours of C-5 flight experience and a graduate of a formal instructor course.
• OR A prior C-5 instructor pilot with 200 hours of instructor experience.
• Aerial Refueling (AR) instructors must additionally be previously C-5 AR instructor qualified.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearance.
• Hold an FAA Second Class medical certificate.
• Proficiency in reading, analyzing, and interpreting professional literature.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, and the business community.
• Effective presentation skills for management and colleagues.
• Application of basic mathematics.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Proficiency with standard PC productivity software, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, project management, and databases.
• Strong technology skills, including understanding of multiple database technologies, enterprise systems integration, and software evaluation.
• Ability to translate conflicting customer needs into design requirements and reverse-engineer business processes.
• Must meet physical demands including sitting, handling controls, reaching, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching, and regularly lifting up to 10 lb, frequently up to 25 lb, and occasionally up to 50 lb.
• Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus.
• Ability to enter simulators, experience motion, and ensure attendee safety.
• Ability to stand and conduct academic instruction for up to six hours per day.
• Maintain proficiency in essential Aircrew Training Devices.
• Acquire and maintain instrument, take-off, landing, and emergency procedure proficiency.
• Perform biennial observation flights in MEP status aboard aircraft as required.
• Ensure compliance with AETCI 36-2909.

Qualifications

• Experience as a C-5 AMP/C-5M aircraft commander with 1,000 hours of C-5 flight experience and graduate of a formal instructor course.
• OR Experience as a prior C-5 instructor pilot with 200 hours of instructor experience.
• For AR instructors: Previous C-5 AR instructor qualification.