C-17 Pilot Instructor & Flight Training SME

FlightSafety International

Altus (OK)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.