Contract Instructor Pilot, F-22

Valiant Integrated Services, LLC; Alaska; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Integrated Services seeks a seasoned F-22A Instructor Pilot to support the PACAF Simulator Instructor contract at JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. The role focuses on instructing RAP/DMO/LSB mission events, creating realistic training scenarios, and guiding aircrews through simulator-based instruction.

Applicants must meet strict flight-hour requirements, demonstrate current tactics, and be physically qualified to operate instructor devices.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English; basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Operational flight experience within 3 years as an instructor on the applicable system or similar aircraft simulator duties within 3 years.
• Minimum of 1000 hours in fighter aircraft with 500 hours in the F-22 or 200 instructor hours in any fighter (K Prefix).
• Must be able to perform AF Form 8 Certified Instructor duties in weapon system MTC using current tactics and employment standards.
• Must maintain ground training currency (IRC, CRM, etc.) and be physically qualified to perform these duties.

Responsibilities

• Instruct simulator RAP, DMO, LSB and Distributed Live Control events and aircrew upgrade training.
• Develop realistic scenarios to support RAP/DMO/LSB training and distributed live control events.
• Maintain daily utilization logs and report progress to the training officer.
• Operate MTC/UTD/WASP/WTT consoles for Air Force and Joint exercises.
• Serve as event manager for battlefield tactical exercises and distributed events.

Job description

Valiant is looking for a F-22A Instructor Pilot for the PACAF Simulator Instructor contract at JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct simulator RAP, DMO, LSB and Distributed Live Control tactical and basic mission events. Instruct aircrew upgrade training and academic support simulator training.
• Develop and manage realistic scenarios in support of RAP/DMO/LSB tactical mission events training, Distributed Live Control events and aircrew basic skills mission training.
• Maintain daily utilization logs and provide status on each aircrew member's simulator mission and academic training completion to the local training officer unit representatives.
• Operate the Mission Training Center (MTC)/Unit Training Device (UTD)/Weapons and tactics Advanced Sustainment Program (WASP)/Weapons and Tactics Trainer (WTT) consoles in support of Air Force and Joint RAP/DMO/LSB battlefield tactical event exercises, Distributed Live Control events and basic mission skills training.
• Perform as event manager in support of Air Force and Joint RAP/DMO/LSB battlefield tactical exercise and Distributed Live Control events.
• Performs administrative duties such as scheduling, record keeping, monitoring student progress, quality assurance, safety, security, and maintenance of training programs and equipment.
• Must maintain proficiency in operation of essential F-22A series Aircrew Training Devices.
• Must have prior aircraft operating experience and the ability to establish and maintain creditability and the attention of the customer trainees.
• Must meet minimum AFI 11-2E-3 specific requirements, be able to use current tactics and employment standards, and be physically qualified to fly the simulator as Flight Member.
• Prepares reports as required by management.
• Physical Demands: Normal office environment physical requirements. Must be physically able to enter and egress simulator. Must be able to stand up and conduct academic instruction in classrooms for up to six hours each day.
• Other duties as assigned.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

Active Secret/SAP

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English; have basic Microsoft Office skills; and meets Personnel Security Requirements
• Operational flight experience within 3 years as an instructor on the applicable system or performance of similar aircraft simulator instructor duties within 3 years.
• Minimum of 1000 hours in fighter aircraft and one of the following:
• 500 hours in the F-22
• 200 instructor hours in any fighter (K Prefix)
• Must be able to perform AF Form 8 Certified Instructor duties in weapon system MTC using current tactics and employment standards.
• Must be able to operate the simulator in the capacity of a 2 or 4-ship flight lead using current tactics and employment standards.
• Completion of the Air Combat Command Classroom Instructor Course or MAJCOM equivalent at any time prior to employment or within six months of employment
• Must maintain ground training currency (IRC, CRM, etc.) and be physically qualified to perform these duties.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) Training Experience is desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.

Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.