C-17 Pilot Instructor at FlightSafety International Altus, OK

FlightSafety International; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International is seeking an experienced aviation trainer for C-17 pilot training with air drop and aerial refueling expertise. The role requires maintaining high instruction standards, delivering ground and simulator training, and updating courseware while coordinating with flight crews and maintenance staff.

The position demands 8 years of flying experience incl. 5 years as a C-17 pilot and an active SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Eight years flying experience, five as a C-17 pilot with air drop and aerial refueling experience or waiver optional.
• Two years or 200 hours of flight instructor experience in air drop, aerial refueling and tactics.
• Recent C-17 flight simulator instructor experience desired.
• Active SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training using WST, C-17 aircraft, CBT and other ground training procedures.
• Maintain subject knowledge, instruction capability, and proficiency.
• Conduct briefings/debriefings and counsel pilots and maintenance personnel.
• Perform administrative duties: record keeping, progress tracking, and curriculum updates.
• Fly the WST to maintain instructional expertise; observe student progress from the aircraft.
• Serve as SME for C-17 pilots and lead FCA when assigned; participate in required boards and meetings.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Instructional knowledge

Computers & software

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Conducts training using devices, such as the Weapon System Trainer (WST), the C-17 aircraft, Computer-Based Trainers (CBT), and other ground training for all C-17 TS pilots in air drop, aerial refueling/transport operating procedures, including diagnosis and remediation of student problems.
• Maintains a high level of subject knowledge, instruction capability, and expertise.
• Conducts briefings, debriefings, and counsels all pilots and Maintenance Engine Run personnel for the purpose of developing and maintaining a high level of proficiency.
• Performs administrative duties relative to training, such as interfacing with the user organization, record keeping, monitoring student progress, counseling, training development, and maintenance of training programs.
• Provides inputs for courseware corrections and modifications and updates training policies and procedures.
• Flies the WST (as required) to maintain instructional expertise.
• Flies on the airplane (as required) in observer status to maintain currency on operational procedures and to observe student progress.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as C-17 Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) for students, other personnel, and test events, as required.
• Serves as Flight Check Airman (FCA)(Lead), when assigned by the Employer.
• Serves as Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Evaluator, when assigned by the Employer.
• Accomplishes Simulator Certification (SIMCERT)/Simulator Evaluation (SIMVAL) duties when assigned by the Employer.
• Assists in 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 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 FCA is unavailable).
• Accomplishes Learning Center monitor duties, as assigned.
• Accomplishes safety representative duties, as designated/assigned.
• Accomplishes physical/cyber security representative duties, as assigned.
• Accomplishes hazardous materials (HAZMAT) duties, as designated/assigned.
• Travels, as required.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and responsibility satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the necessary qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Ability to fluently read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to clearly relay information, both verbally and written, to others.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of instructional principles and theories pertaining to TSs.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications, such as, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Successfully accomplish annual internal standardization evaluations.
• Possess an active SECRET Security Clearance.

Education and Formal Training

Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience

Eight (8) years flying experience, five (5) years of which as a C-17 pilot with air drop and aerial refueling experience, or able 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 desired.

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

• C-17 WST
• C-17 Aircraft
• CBT Systems
• Overhead projectors, classroom presentation equipment
• Training Management System / Graduate Training Management Information System (GTIMS)
• Copy Machine
• Computer
• Software applications, such as, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Working Environment/Physical Situation

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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.

Compliance and Security Requirements

• Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
• This position may require access to export‑controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a "U.S. Person" under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs.
• A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.
• This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.
• Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.