C-17 Pilot Instructor
About FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and a leading supplier of flight simulators, visual systems, and displays to commercial, government, and military organizations. The company serves aviation professionals from 167 countries and operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators, offering award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and facilities across the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.
Position Overview
The C-17 Pilot Instructor is responsible for delivering comprehensive ground-based training to C-17 pilots. This role involves instructing crewmembers and diligently measuring their training progress within the established Training System (TS) curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts training utilizing advanced devices such as the Weapon System Trainer (WST), C-17 aircraft, Computer-Based Trainers (CBT), and other ground training platforms. Training covers air drop, aerial refueling/transport operating procedures, including the diagnosis and remediation of student challenges.
- Maintains an exceptional level of subject knowledge, instructional capability, and overall expertise.
- Performs detailed briefings and debriefings, and provides counseling to all pilots and Maintenance Engine Run personnel to foster and sustain high levels of proficiency.
- Manages administrative duties related to training, including user organization interfacing, record keeping, student progress monitoring, counseling, training development, and maintenance of training programs.
- Contributes to courseware corrections and modifications, and updates training policies and procedures.
- Operates the WST as required to maintain instructional expertise.
- Flies on the aircraft in an observer status as required to maintain currency on operational procedures and to monitor student progress.
- Serves as the C-17 Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) for students, personnel, and test events as needed.
- Fulfills the role of Flight Check Airman (FCA) (Lead) when assigned by the Employer.
- Acts as a Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Evaluator when assigned by the Employer.
- Accomplishes Simulator Certification (SIMCERT) and Simulator Evaluation (SIMVAL) duties as assigned by the Employer.
- Supports project and development work as assigned.
- Periodically attends Operations Group Standardization/Evaluation (Stan/Eval) Boards (SEB) and Training Review Panels (TRP), as well as Formal Training Unit (FTU) instructor meetings when the FCA is unavailable.
- Attends Headquarters (HQ) Air Mobility Command (AMC) curriculum reviews, HQ AMC Stan/Eval Conferences, and/or Flight Manual Review Conferences (FMRC) as required when the FCA is unavailable.
- Performs Learning Center monitor duties as assigned.
- Fulfills designated safety representative duties.
- Manages assigned physical/cyber security representative duties.
- Completes assigned hazardous materials (HAZMAT) duties.
- Travels as required to fulfill position responsibilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support the organization.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
- Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum Experience
- Eight (8) years of flying experience, including a minimum of five (5) years as a C-17 pilot with demonstrated 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 are highly desired.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
- Exceptional ability to clearly convey information, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in effectively presenting information and responding to questions from clients and stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of instructional principles and theories relevant to Training Systems (TS).
- Proficiency with personal computers and common software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Ability to successfully complete annual internal standardization evaluations.
- Possession of an active SECRET Security Clearance.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $69,850.00 - $118,800.00. Compensation will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of the candidate's qualifications, education, skills, experience, and prevailing market demands.
FlightSafety International offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes vacation time, sick leave, a 401k match, robust healthcare coverage, and a wide array of other valuable benefits.
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.
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