Flight Instructor - C-17

FlightSafety International, the world’s premier professional aviation training company, seeks a highly skilled and experienced Flight Instructor to join its team. The successful candidate will provide ground-based training to C-17 pilots, fostering a high level of proficiency in air drop, aerial refueling, and transport operations.

Purpose of the Position:

The Flight Instructor will be responsible for delivering comprehensive ground-based training to C-17 pilots, following the established Training System (TS) curriculum. This role involves instructing, evaluating, and measuring the training progress of crewmembers, ensuring their competence in all aspects of C-17 operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct training using a variety of devices, including the Weapon System Trainer (WST), C-17 aircraft, Computer-Based Trainers (CBT), and other ground training materials.
Maintain a high level of subject knowledge, instruction capability, and expertise.
Provide comprehensive briefings and debriefings, offering constructive feedback and guidance to ensure continuous improvement.
Perform administrative duties related to training, including interfacing with the user organization, record keeping, monitoring student progress, and contributing to the development and maintenance of training programs.
Provide inputs for courseware corrections and modifications and update training policies and procedures to ensure ongoing effectiveness.
Maintain instructional expertise by flying the WST as needed.
Observe student progress in the C-17 aircraft by flying in observer status to maintain currency on operational procedures.
Serve as a C-17 Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) for students, other personnel, and test events as required.
Act as Flight Check Airman (FCA) (Lead) when assigned by the Employer.
Serve as a Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Evaluator when assigned by the Employer.
Perform Simulator Certification (SIMCERT)/Simulator Evaluation (SIMVAL) duties as assigned by the Employer.
Assist in project and development work as assigned.
Participate in Operations Group Standardization/Evaluation (Stan/Eval) Boards (SEB) and Training Review Panels (TRP), as well as Formal Training Unit (FTU) instructor meetings (when FCA is unavailable).
Attend Headquarters (HQ) Air Mobility Command (AMC) curriculum reviews, HQ AMC Stan/Eval Conferences, and/or Flight Manual Review Conferences (FMRC), as required (when FCA is unavailable).
Fulfill Learning Center monitor duties as assigned.
Perform safety representative duties as designated/assigned.
Execute physical/cyber security representative duties as assigned.
Carry out hazardous materials (HAZMAT) duties as designated/assigned.
Travel as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree.
Eight (8) years of flying experience, including five (5) years as a C-17 pilot with air drop and aerial refueling experience, or the ability to obtain an AMC/A3TK waiver.
Two (2) years or 200 hours of flight instructor experience in air drop, aerial refueling, and tactics.
Recent C-17 flight simulator pilot instructor experience and CATS MECOC certification desired.

Skills and Abilities:

Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding).
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers.
Working knowledge of instructional principles and theories pertaining to Training Systems.
Proficiency in personal computers and software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to successfully complete annual internal standardization evaluations.
Possession of an active SECRET Security Clearance.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The role requires regular talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, and using hands to manipulate objects or controls. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, or kneeling may be required. The individual must be capable of frequently entering and exiting the simulator and aircraft, working in inclement weather and temperature extremes, and lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 35 pounds occasionally. Noise levels range from quiet to extremely loud. The individual must be able to exit the WST by way of an escape ladder.

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