Flight Safety International | Instructor

Pilot Instructor - C-17 Training Specialist

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International stands as the world's leading professional aviation training organization and a distinguished provider of flight simulators, visual systems, and displays to commercial, government, and military sectors. The company is dedicated to training pilots, technicians, and aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the globe's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and delivers award-winning maintenance training across its Learning Centers and training facilities in the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.

Overview

Compensation: The salary range for this position is competitive, falling between $0 and $1,149,998.00. Actual compensation will be determined by a candidate's qualifications, education, skills, experience, and current market demands.

Benefits: FlightSafety International provides a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. This includes robust vacation and sick leave policies, a 401k matching program, extensive healthcare coverage, and a wide array of additional employee benefits.

Purpose of Position

The Pilot Instructor is primarily responsible for delivering high-quality ground-based training to C-17 pilots. This critical role involves instructing crewmembers and meticulously measuring their training progress within the established Training System (TS) curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

The Pilot Instructor will perform a diverse range of duties, including:

• Delivering comprehensive training to C-17 Training System (TS) pilots across various devices, including Weapon System Trainers (WST), actual C-17 aircraft, and Computer-Based Trainers (CBT). Training encompasses air drop, aerial refueling, and transport operating procedures, with a focus on diagnosing and resolving student challenges.
• Maintaining an exemplary level of subject matter expertise, instructional capability, and professional proficiency.
• Conducting thorough briefings, debriefings, and counseling sessions for pilots and Maintenance Engine Run personnel to foster and sustain high proficiency standards.
• Executing essential administrative tasks related to training, such as managing user organization interfaces, maintaining meticulous records, monitoring student progress, providing counseling, contributing to training development, and upholding training program integrity.
• Providing critical input for courseware enhancements, modifications, and updates to training policies and procedures.
• Operating the Weapon System Trainer (WST) as necessary to ensure instructional expertise remains current and sharp.
• Participating in C-17 aircraft flights in an observer capacity (as required) to maintain currency on operational procedures and to observe student performance firsthand.
• Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for C-17 pilots, assisting students, fellow personnel, and supporting test events as required.
• Assuming the role of Flight Check Airman (FCA) Lead, Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Evaluator, or performing Simulator Certification (SIMCERT)/Simulator Evaluation (SIMVAL) duties when assigned.
• Contributing to project and development initiatives as directed.
• Representing FlightSafety International at Operations Group Standardization/Evaluation (Stan/Eval) Boards (SEB), Training Review Panels (TRP), and Formal Training Unit (FTU) instructor meetings (when FCA is unavailable).
• Attending 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).
• Undertaking Learning Center monitoring duties, safety representative responsibilities, physical/cyber security representative tasks, and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) duties as designated or assigned.
• Undertaking domestic and international travel as required to fulfill job duties.
• Performing other assigned duties to support operational excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

A Bachelor's degree is a mandatory requirement for this position.

Experience

Candidates must possess a minimum of eight (8) years of flying experience, including at least five (5) years as a C-17 pilot with proven expertise in air drop and aerial refueling operations, or the ability to secure an AMC/A3TK waiver. Additionally, two (2) years or 200 hours of flight instructor experience in air drop, aerial refueling, and tactical operations are essential. Recent C-17 flight simulator pilot instructor experience and CATS MECOC certification are highly desirable.

Technical Proficiencies

The role requires proficiency in operating the C-17 Weapon System Trainer (WST), C-17 aircraft, and Computer-Based Training (CBT) systems. Familiarity with classroom presentation equipment, Training Management Systems (such as GTIMS), and standard office software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint is also necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to perform all essential functions and responsibilities with excellence. Key qualifications include:

• Exceptional fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to convey complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, and to effectively present information and address customer inquiries.
• Profound working knowledge of instructional principles and theories relevant to Training Systems (TSs).
• Proficiency in personal computer operation and standard software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• A proven track record of successfully accomplishing annual internal standardization evaluations.
• Possession of an active SECRET Security Clearance is mandatory.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The role demands a range of physical capabilities essential for successful performance. Instructors are regularly required to engage in communication (talking/hearing), periods of sitting, standing, and walking, and fine motor skills for handling objects and controls. Occasional reaching, stooping, and kneeling may be necessary. Frequent ingress and egress from simulators and aircraft are required, often in varying weather conditions and temperature extremes, adhering to Air Force and company guidelines. The ability to frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 35 pounds, is also essential. The work environment can range from quiet to extremely loud. A critical requirement includes the ability to exit the Weapon System Trainer (WST) via an escape ladder to the floor.