Flight Safety International | B757/767 Instructor

Pilot Instructor

Company: FlightSafety International

Location: Fairfield, CA

Job ID: [Not Specified]

Job Summary

FlightSafety International, a global leader in professional aviation training, seeks a qualified Pilot Instructor to conduct simulator-based training for U.S. Air Force and Allied Nation KC-46 Pilots. This role involves instructing and evaluating student progress in various training curricula, ensuring the highest standards of technical acumen and proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Quarterly Refresher training using simulators, classrooms, Computer-based Training (CBT), and KC-46 aircraft.
• Provide ground-based training for aircrew members in tanker and receiver operating procedures, including diagnosing and remediating student issues.
• Conduct Initial and Recurring training for maintenance personnel in Engine Run courses.
• Perform pre-briefings, debriefings, and counseling for aircrew and maintenance personnel to enhance technical skills and student proficiency.
• Extract and analyze student data, preparing reports for review sessions.
• Serve as a KC-46 Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Maintain exceptional instructional standards, knowledge, and expertise.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of KC-46 aircraft systems and operating procedures.
• Apply instructional principles and theories effectively in aircrew training systems.
• Contribute to courseware corrections, modifications, and updates to training policies and procedures.
• Assist with assigned project and development work.
• Operate the Student Management System.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education, experience, and training is required.

Minimum Experience

• Experience as a qualified Tanker Air-to-Air Refueling (AAR) Pilot Flight Instructor or as a Tanker AAR Aircrew Training System (ATS) Pilot Instructor within the last 5 years.
• Logged a minimum of 200 flying hours in U.S. Air Force or Allied Nation aircraft, or equivalent flight simulator, with at least 50% in the aircraft.
• Receiver AAR Instructor experience is highly desirable.
• Type rating in B-767 is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to morally and ethically influence others to achieve program goals.
• Fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interface with students and provide on-the-spot remediation or alternative solutions.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers and software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Ability to successfully accomplish an annual internal standardization evaluation.
• Currently possess, or demonstrate the ability to obtain, a SECRET clearance.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle objects, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Must possess close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment noise level is typically moderate.

Benefits

FlightSafety offers a competitive total rewards package, including vacation, sick leave, a 401k match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.

Additional Requirements

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Ability to comply with export-controlled technology regulations (ITAR/EAR), including qualifying as a "U.S. Person" or obtaining export authorization.
• Successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification of eligibility under U.S. economic sanctions programs.