F-16 Instructor Pilot - Romania

Draken; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Draken is seeking experienced F-16 Instructor Pilots for a contract position in Romania. The role involves instructing RoAF pilots using F-16 simulator training and flying actual F-16 aircraft. Candidates should have 2,000+ F-16 hours and current FAA licensing.

Instructor pilots will work at the 86th Air Base, requiring adherence to training rules and documentation of flight experiences. Ideal candidates should possess strong instructor skills and be prepared for an 18-month commitment.

Qualifications

• Current FAA Class II medical rating.
• Must obtain/maintain secret security clearance.
• 2,000+ F-16 hours.

Responsibilities

• Instructing and executing during F-16 simulator training scenarios.
• Flying and instructing airborne in F-16 aircraft.
• Collect and disseminate lessons learned.

Skills

F-16 Instruction

Simulator training

Administrative functions

Job description

Overview

Draken is looking for experienced F-16 Instructor Pilots for duty at a Romanian Air Force (RoAF) F-16 Training Center located at the 86th Air Base (86AB), near Borcea Romania. Instructor pilots will be flying former Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) F-16M (F-16A/B Block-15 aircraft upgraded to the Mid-life upgrade configuration) to train RoAF pilots. Prefer candidates be available for an 18-month contract period. Some reduced periods of availability may be acceptable, but not less than 3 months. F-16 recency is required for shorter timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Instructing and executing during F-16 simulator training scenarios
• Performing Platform F-16 Instruction
• Flying and instructing airborne in F-16 aircraft
• Attend mass briefings, flight briefings, Plan and fly F-16 training missions. Accomplish flight debriefings and attend mass debriefings
• Adhere to all training rules and pre-briefed maneuvering restrictions
• Collect and disseminate lessons learned
• Accomplish necessary ground training prior to flights
• Deploy as required to support mission requirements
• Execute administrative and command and control functions of the RoAF F-16 Training Center
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current FAA Class II medical rating
• Must obtain/maintain secret security clearance
• 2,000+ F-16 hours
• 500+ F-16 Instructor hours, F-16 RTU Instructor Time highly desired
• Must provide statement of F-16 recency for each pilot.