FlightSafety International stands as the world’s premier professional aviation training corporation and a leading supplier of advanced flight simulators, visual systems, and displays tailored for commercial, government, and military organizations globally. The organization is dedicated to providing specialized training services for pilots, technicians, and various aviation professionals originating from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the industry’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and delivers award-winning maintenance training across state-of-the-art Learning Centers and training locations throughout the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.
The KC-46 Pilot Instructor holds a crucial role responsible for the execution of all high-fidelity simulator-based training within the Weapon System Trainer (WST). This includes meticulous pre-briefings and debriefings for U.S. Air Force and Allied Nation KC-46 Pilots attending Initial, Upgrade, Requalification, and Refresher training programs. Furthermore, the Instructor provides essential Engine Run Initial Qualification and Refresher training for Maintenance Personnel. Key duties involve instructing, assessing, and measuring the training progress of both Pilot and Maintenance students who participate in established aircrew training curricula.
The Pilot Instructor is expected to uphold the highest standards of instructional excellence by performing the following core functions:
A Bachelor’s Degree is required, or a minimum of four years of combined education and professional experience in addition to the specialized experience listed below.
Candidates must possess recent, qualified experience as a Receiver Air-to-Air Refueling (AAR) Pilot Flight Instructor or as a Receiver AAR Aircrew Training System (ATS) Instructor. This experience must have been held within five years of the potential assignment date to the KC-46 ATS. The applicant shall have logged a minimum of 200 flying hours in U.S. Air Force or Allied Nation receiver aircraft, or equivalent high-fidelity flight simulator, with at least 50% of these hours accrued in the actual aircraft. Experience as a Tanker AAR Pilot Instructor is highly desirable. A Type Rating in the Boeing B-767 is preferred.
Salary Range: $0 to $1,099,998
Compensation offered for this critical role is dependent upon multiple factors, including the candidate’s specific qualifications, educational background, skills, and relevant experience, as well as prevailing market demands. These factors directly influence the final salary or wage offered.
FlightSafety offers a highly competitive total rewards package, which includes comprehensive health care coverage, a matching 401k retirement plan, generous vacation and sick leave allowances, and a broad range of other valuable employee benefits.
While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is regularly required to sit, use their hands and fingers for fine manipulation, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and communicate through speech or hearing. The teammate must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds. The position requires effective close and distance vision, as well as the ability to adjust visual focus. The noise level typically encountered in the work environment is moderate.
FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
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