FlightSafety | Instructor

FlightSafety International seeks a Flight Crew Training Instructor (FCTI) to deliver comprehensive academic training to U.S. Air Force and Allied Nation KC-46 Pilots, Aeromedical students, and Maintenance Engine Run students at their facility in the United States. This role involves instructing in various simulators, trainers, and the KC-46 aircraft, assessing student progress, and documenting performance.

About the Role

• Deliver initial, upgrade, and requalification academic training for KC-46 crew members using classroom instruction and advanced training devices, including simulators, part-task trainers, and the KC-46 aircraft.
• Conduct Maintenance Engine Run courses and other specialized ground-based training such as Visual Threat Recognition and Avoidance Trainer sessions.
• Perform briefings, debriefings, and counseling to foster technical acumen and proficiency in students.
• Analyze student performance data and prepare for review sessions.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for KC-46 aircraft systems.
• Maintain high standards of instruction and up-to-date knowledge of KC-46 systems and operating procedures.
• Apply instructional principles and theories effectively in aircrew training systems.
• Contribute to courseware and training policy updates.
• Operate Learning Management System and Graduate Training Integration Management System.
• Administer and report on student examinations.

Requirements

• Associate Degree or two years of combined education and experience.
• Extensive aviation aircrew or aviation-related instructor experience relevant to aircraft systems.
• Fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interface with students and provide on-the-spot remediation.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers and software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, databases).
• Successful completion of an annual internal standardization evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Instructional Systems Design (ISD) process is desired.
• Courseware development experience is highly desirable.
• Tanker and receiver experience as a crew member is highly desirable.
• Aviation Mechanics, Flight Engineers, Navigators, or Weapon Systems Officers with at least 10 years of military experience in their respective roles are highly desired.