FlightSafety International | Instructor

FlightSafety International seeks a skilled Pilot Instructor to deliver comprehensive C-17 aircraft pilot training, specializing in air drop and aerial refueling procedures. This ground-based instruction role, located at Elmendorf AFB, AK, utilizes advanced training devices, including the Weapon System Trainer (WST) and Computer-Based Trainers (CBT), with occasional observation flights in the C-17 aircraft to maintain currency. The successful candidate will serve as a Pilot Instructor, contributing to the development of highly proficient C-17 pilots.

About the Role

The Pilot Instructor will be responsible for conducting ground-based training for C-17 pilots, focusing on air drop, aerial refueling, and transport operating procedures. This includes diagnosing and rectifying student performance issues, leading briefings and debriefings, and counseling pilots and maintenance personnel. Administrative duties such as record-keeping, progress monitoring, and courseware corrections are also integral to the role. The instructor will operate the WST and may fly in the C-17 aircraft as an observer for currency purposes. Additional responsibilities may include fulfilling duties as a Learning Center monitor, safety, security, and HAZMAT representative.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of flying experience is necessary.
• Of the eight years of flying experience, five (5) years must be as a C-17 pilot with demonstrated air drop and aerial refueling experience, or the candidate must be eligible to obtain an AMC/A3TK waiver.
• A minimum of two (2) years or 200 hours of flight instructor experience specifically in air drop, aerial refueling, and tactics is mandatory.
• Fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English is essential.
• The candidate must successfully complete annual internal standardization evaluations.
• An active SECRET Security Clearance is required.