Flight Safety International | B757/767 Instructor

Pilot Instructor - KC-46 Weapon System Trainer

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International stands as the world's foremost professional aviation training company, providing advanced flight simulators, visual systems, and displays to commercial, government, and military organizations globally. The company delivers comprehensive training to pilots, technicians, and other aviation professionals from 167 countries. Operating the largest fleet of sophisticated full-flight simulators and renowned maintenance training programs, FlightSafety maintains Learning Centers and training facilities across the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.

Position Overview

The Pilot Instructor is instrumental in delivering all simulator-based training for the Weapon System Trainer (WST), encompassing pre-briefings and debriefings. This position is dedicated to U.S. Air Force and Allied Nation KC-46 Pilots undergoing Initial, Upgrade, Requalification, and Refresher training, as well as Maintenance Personnel participating in Engine Run Initial Qualification and Refresher Training. Key responsibilities include instructing and evaluating the training progress of both Pilot and Maintenance students in accordance with established aircrew training curricula.

Salary and Benefits

Compensation for this role is commensurate with qualifications, education, skills, and experience, alongside prevailing market demands. FlightSafety International offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes vacation time, sick leave, a 401k match, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and a wide array of additional benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct all Initial, Upgrade, Requalification, and Refresher training utilizing various training devices, including classroom sessions, Pilot Part Task Trainers (PTTP), Boom Operator Part Task Trainers (PTTB), Boom Operator Trainers (BOT), Fuselage Trainers (FuT), the WST, and KC-46 aircraft.
• Deliver supplementary ground-based training for Aircrew Members in tanker and receiver operating procedures, including the diagnosis and remediation of student challenges.
• Execute Initial and Recurring training for Maintenance Personnel enrolled in Engine Run courses.
• Lead comprehensive briefings, debriefings, and provide counseling to Aircrew Members and Maintenance Personnel to foster and sustain the highest levels of student technical acumen and proficiency.
• Extract and analyze student performance data, preparing detailed reports for student review sessions.
• Serve as the KC-46 Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) for students and relevant personnel as required.
• Uphold and exemplify exceptional standards of instruction, knowledge, capabilities, and expertise.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of KC-46 aircraft systems and operating procedures.
• Consistently demonstrate superior knowledge and application of instructional principles and theories relevant to aircrew training systems.
• Contribute feedback for courseware corrections, modifications, and updates to training policies and procedures.
• Operate the Student Management System effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support team and organizational objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

A Bachelor's Degree is required, or a combination of four years of relevant education and experience in addition to the experience requirements listed below.

Experience

Requires experience as a qualified Receiver Air-to-Air Refueling (AAR) Pilot Flight Instructor, or as a Receiver AAR Aircrew Training System (ATS) Instructor, with the role having been held within the last five years prior to assignment to the KC-46 ATS. A minimum of 200 logged flight hours in U.S. Air Force or Allied Nation receiver aircraft, or equivalent flight simulator, is mandatory, with at least 50% of these hours accumulated in the aircraft. Experience as a Tanker AAR Pilot Instructor is highly desirable. A type rating in the B-767 is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates the ability to morally and ethically influence individuals to achieve program objectives successfully.
• Possesses fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language.
• Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of interfacing with students, providing immediate remediation, and determining appropriate courses of action as needed.
• Holds foundational knowledge of personal computers and software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Must successfully complete an annual internal standardization evaluation.
• Currently possesses, or demonstrates the ability to obtain, a SECRET security clearance.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and communicate verbally or audibly. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee must possess close and distance vision with the ability to adjust focus. The noise level within the work environment is typically moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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