PILOT INSTR AIR DROP

FlightSafety International; Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International in Alaska is seeking a Pilot Instructor to lead ground-based training for C-17 pilots, using WST, CBTs and live aircraft to assess and advance proficiency. Role demands thorough knowledge, strong instructional capability, and frequent briefings with pilots and support staff to maintain high standards of safety and performance. A SECRET clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Eight years flying experience, five as a C-17 pilot with air drop and aerial refueling experience.
• Two years or 200 hours of flight instructor experience in air drop, aerial refueling, and tactics.
• Active SECRET Security Clearance.
• Fluent read/write/speak/understand English.
• Working knowledge of instructional principles and TS-related training.
• Proficiency with PCs and software like Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conducts ground-based training using devices like WST, C-17 aircraft, CBTs and other ground training for C-17 TS pilots.
• Maintains subject knowledge, instruction capability, and expertise.
• Conducts briefings/debriefings and counsels pilots and Maintenance Engine Run personnel.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Instructional theory

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Pilot Instructor is responsible for the accomplishment of ground-based training of C-17 pilots, including instructing and measuring training progress of crewmembers who train in the established Training System (TS) curriculum.

Tasks 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 and 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.
• Assists in project and development work, as assigned.
• Accomplishes Learning Center monitor duties, as assigned.
• Accomplishes physical/cyber security representative duties, as assigned.
• Accomplishes hazardous materials (HAZMAT) duties, as designated/assigned.
• Travel, as required.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• 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.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• 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.
• Materials and Equipment Directly Used
• C-17 WST
• C-17 Aircraft
• CBT Systems
• Training Management System / Graduate Training Management Information System (GTIMS)
• Copy Machine
• Computer
• Software applications, such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint