08 October 2026
FlightSafety | Instructor
United States
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.
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