Flight Safety International | Instructor

C-17 Pilot Instructor Specialist (Aviation Training)

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is globally recognized as the premier professional aviation training company and a leading supplier of advanced flight simulators, visual systems, and displays for commercial, government, and military organizations. The company provides essential training for pilots, technicians, and aviation professionals hailing from 167 countries and territories. Operating the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators, FlightSafety delivers award-winning maintenance and flight training across its distinguished Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.

Role Summary and Purpose

The Pilot Instructor is a crucial role responsible for the effective accomplishment of ground-based training for C-17 pilots. This specialist is tasked with instructing, mentoring, and accurately measuring the training progression of crewmembers utilizing the established Training System (TS) curriculum. The instructor plays a direct role in maintaining the highest standards of readiness and operational excellence for C-17 aircrews.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

The Pilot Instructor performs a broad range of instructional and administrative duties:

• Conducts specialized aviation training utilizing state-of-the-art devices, including the Weapon System Trainer (WST), C-17 aircraft, Computer-Based Trainers (CBT), and other ground training systems.
• Delivers instruction for all C-17 TS pilots in complex operational procedures, including air drop, aerial refueling, and transport operating protocols, providing expert diagnosis and remediation of student performance challenges.
• Maintains exemplary levels of subject matter knowledge, instructional capability, and professional expertise pertaining to C-17 operations and military aviation standards.
• Administers comprehensive briefings and debriefings, offering specialized counseling to pilots and Maintenance Engine Run personnel to foster and maintain exceptional proficiency levels.
• Executes all administrative duties related to training, including record keeping, interfacing with user organizations, monitoring student progress, training program development, and maintenance of regulatory compliance.
• Provides critical inputs for courseware modification and correction, ensuring that training policies and procedures remain current and relevant.
• Flies the WST, as necessary, to sustain instructional expertise and high-fidelity simulation proficiency.
• Participates in C-17 aircraft flights in an observer status, as required, to maintain absolute currency on operational procedures and accurately evaluate student learning objectives.

Specialist and Leadership Duties:

• Serves as the designated C-17 Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) for students, operational personnel, and during required test events.
• May serve as Flight Check Airman (FCA) or Lead Instructor, when officially assigned by the Employer.
• May serve as Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Evaluator, as assigned.
• Accomplishes Simulator Certification (SIMCERT) and Simulator Evaluation (SIMVAL) duties, when assigned.
• Assists in project and development work critical to program advancement, as assigned.
• Attends relevant standardization and review panels, including Operations Group Standardization/Evaluation Boards (SEB), Training Review Panels (TRP), Formal Training Unit (FTU) instructor meetings, Headquarters (HQ) Air Mobility Command (AMC) curriculum reviews, and Flight Manual Review Conferences (FMRC), as required.
• Fulfills Learning Center monitor, safety representative, physical/cyber security representative, and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) duties, as designated.
• Requires travel, as necessary, to support mission requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $0 to $1,149,998.00

Compensation is determined based on a comprehensive assessment of numerous factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, educational background, specialized skills, professional experience, and current market demands. These variables directly impact the salary or wage offered.

Benefits: FlightSafety International offers a highly competitive total rewards package, encompassing comprehensive healthcare coverage, a 401(k) match program, paid vacation and sick leave, alongside a broad spectrum of additional benefits designed to support employee well-being.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum Education

A Bachelor’s degree is strictly required for this position.

Minimum Experience

Candidates must possess a minimum of eight (8) years of flying experience. This must include five (5) years of experience as a C-17 pilot with demonstrated expertise in both air drop and aerial refueling operations, or the ability to secure an AMC/A3TK waiver. Furthermore, two (2) years or 200 hours of flight instructor experience focusing on air drop, aerial refueling, and tactical training is required. Recent experience as a C-17 flight simulator pilot instructor and CATS MECOC certification are highly desirable.

Materials and Equipment Utilized

The instructor will regularly interact with the C-17 WST, the C-17 Aircraft, CBT Systems, classroom presentation equipment (overhead projectors), the Training Management System / Graduate Training Management Information System (GTIMS), standard office equipment (copy machine), and computer systems.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to fluently read, write, speak, and comprehensively understand English.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to clearly relay complex information to diverse audiences and effectively present information to customers.
• Working knowledge of core instructional principles and theories specifically related to Training Systems (TSs).
• Working proficiency with personal computers and standard software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Must successfully accomplish annual internal standardization evaluations.
• Possession of an active SECRET Security Clearance is mandatory.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The role necessitates that the incumbent meet specific physical demands to successfully execute the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, or hear, and use hands to handle or feel objects and controls. The position frequently requires the ability to ingress and egress the simulator and aircraft and involves working in inclement weather and temperature extremes as dictated by Air Force and company guidelines. The instructor must be able to frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 35 pounds. Crucially, the teammate must be capable of safely exiting the WST by way of the escape ladder down to the floor. Noise levels in the work environment may range from quiet office settings to extremely loud operational areas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will originate exclusively from an official FlightSafety email address. FlightSafety International will never request personal or financial information through social media platforms or third-party email providers.