KC-46 & C-17 Pilot Training Instructor

FlightSafety International; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 990,000 - 1,210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

401k match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

FlightSafety International is seeking a Pilot Instructor to lead ground-based training for C-17 pilots, using a range of simulators and training devices. You will assess progress and ensure high levels of proficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, extensive flight experience, and a SECRET clearance. You will work with aircrew and maintenance personnel, and contribute to courseware and training policy updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Eight years of flying experience, including five years as a C-17 pilot with air drop and aerial refueling.
• Two years or 200 flight hours as a flight instructor in air drop, aerial refueling and tactics.
• Recent C-17 flight simulator instructor experience and CATS MECOC certification desired.
• Active SECRET Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all Initial, Upgrade, Requalification, and Refresher training using devices, such as a classroom, Pilot Part Task Trainer (PTTP), Boom Operator Part Task Trainer (PTTB), Boom Operator Trainer (BOT), Fuselage Trainer (FuT), WST, and KC-46 aircraft.
• Conduct other ground-based training, as required, for Aircrew Members in tanker and receiver operating procedures, including diagnosis and remediation of student problems.
• Conduct Initial and Recurring training for Maintenance Personnel attending Engine Run courses.
• Conduct briefings, debriefings, and perform counseling with Aircrew Members and Maintenance Personnel to develop and maintain the highest level of student technical acumen and proficiency.
• Extract student data, analyze results, and prepare for student review sessions.
• Serve as KC-46 Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) for students and other applicable personnel, as required.
• Maintain exceptional standards of instruction, knowledge levels, capabilities, and expertise.
• Develop and maintain exceptional knowledge of KC-46 aircraft systems and operating procedures.
• Consistently display exceptional knowledge and application of instructional principles and theories pertaining to aircrew training systems.
• Provide inputs for courseware corrections and modifications, along with updates to training policies and procedures.
• Operate Student Management System.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

C-17 flight experience

Instructor/training delivery

English fluency

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

FlightSafety International is seeking a Pilot Instructor to lead ground-based training for C-17 pilots, using a range of simulators and training devices. You will assess progress and ensure high levels of proficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, extensive flight experience, and a SECRET clearance. You will work with aircrew and maintenance personnel, and contribute to courseware and training policy updates.