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 for commercial, government, and military organizations. With a reach spanning 167 countries, the company provides expert training for pilots, technicians, and aviation professionals. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and delivers award-winning maintenance training at facilities across the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.
Position Overview: Pilot Instructor
The Pilot Instructor is responsible for the delivery of ground-based training for C-17 pilots. This role involves instructing and measuring the training progress of crewmembers within the established Training System (TS) curriculum to ensure operational excellence and safety.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
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Conduct training utilizing the Weapon System Trainer (WST), C-17 aircraft, Computer-Based Trainers (CBT), and other ground training modalities.
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Instruct on air drop, aerial refueling, and transport operating procedures, including the diagnosis and remediation of student performance issues.
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Maintain a high level of subject matter expertise and instructional capability.
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Facilitate briefings, debriefings, and pilot/maintenance personnel counseling to uphold operational proficiency.
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Perform administrative duties including record-keeping, student progress monitoring, training program maintenance, and curriculum development.
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Provide technical inputs for courseware corrections and the update of training policies and procedures.
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Operate the WST and participate in observer status flights on the aircraft as required to maintain instructional currency.
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Support project development, Learning Center monitor duties, and safety, security, or hazardous materials (HAZMAT) initiatives as assigned.
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Travel as required to support training objectives.
Candidate Requirements
Education
Experience
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Eight (8) years of total flying experience, including five (5) years as a C-17 pilot with specific air drop and aerial refueling experience (or ability to obtain an AMC/A3TK waiver).
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Two (2) years or 200 hours of flight instructor experience in air drop, aerial refueling, and tactics.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Fluent English language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking).
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relay complex information effectively.
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Working knowledge of instructional principles and theories pertaining to Training Systems.
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Proficiency in personal computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
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Requirement to successfully accomplish annual internal standardization evaluations.
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Possession of an active SECRET Security Clearance.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The position requires regular communication, sitting, standing, and walking. Teammates must be able to ingress/egress from the simulator and aircraft, and operate in varying temperature extremes and noise levels. The role involves frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds. Physical agility is required to exit the WST via an escape ladder.
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.
Note: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of compliance reviews, including verification of eligibility under U.S. economic sanctions programs. This position may involve access to export-controlled technology (ITAR/EAR), requiring candidates to qualify as a "U.S. Person" or hold eligible export authorization. Candidates must also maintain eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance.