Pilot Instructor

Drgok; Jackson (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Drgok in Jackson, TN seeks an experienced Pilot Instructor to train C-17 pilots using the established training system. The role involves instructing in air drop, aerial refueling, and related C-17 operations, with ongoing assessment of student progress and proficiency.

Responsibilities include conducting briefings and debriefings, maintaining training programs, and supporting curriculum updates. A secret clearance is required, with preference for recent simulator instruction experience.

Qualifications

• Must currently hold the position.
• 8+ years flying experience, 5+ years as a C-17 pilot with air drop and aerial refueling, or eligible for AMC/A3TK waiver.
• Minimum of 2 years or 200 hours flight instructor experience in air drop, aerial refueling, and tactics.
• Recent C-17 flight simulator instructor experience is highly desired.
• Active secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ground-based training to C-17 pilots using the TS curriculum.
• Instruct and measure training progress of crewmembers in training systems.
• Conduct briefings, debriefings, and counseling to develop pilot proficiency.
• Operate the Weapon System Trainer (WST) and observe student progress.
• Assist with curriculum reviews and updates to training policies.

Skills

C-17 Pilot

Flight Instructor

Aerial Refueling

Ground Training

WST Operation

Stan/Eval

Tools

WST

CBT

Job description

Memphis ANGB, Travis AFB, Elmendorf AFB, Hickam AFB, Jackson ANGB, and March AFB

INCUMBENTS ONLY

Locations: Memphis ANGB, Travis AFB, Elmendorf AFB, Hickam AFB, Jackson ANGB, and March AFB

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

• Conducts C-17 pilot training using the Weapon System Trainer (WST), C-17 aircraft, Computer-Based Trainers (CBT), and other ground training devices.
• Provides instruction in air drop, aerial refueling, transport operating procedures, and related C-17 operations.
• Evaluates student performance and provides appropriate diagnosis, feedback, and remediation.
• Maintains a high level of C-17 subject matter knowledge, instructional capability, and expertise.
• Conducts briefings, debriefings, and counseling to develop and maintain pilot proficiency.
• Performs administrative duties related to training, including record keeping, monitoring student progress, counseling, training development, and maintaining training programs.
• Provides input for courseware corrections and modifications and updates training policies and procedures.
• Operates the WST, as required, to maintain instructional expertise.
• Flies in the C-17 aircraft in an observer status, as required, to maintain currency on operational procedures and observe student progress.
• Serves as a C-17 Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) for students, personnel, and test events as required.
• Serves as Flight Check Airman (FCA) Lead when assigned.
• Serves as Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Evaluator when assigned.
• Performs Simulator Certification (SIMCERT) and Simulator Evaluation (SIMVAL) duties when assigned.Participates in Operations Group Standardization/Evaluation (Stan/Eval) Boards, Training Review Panels (TRP), and instructor meetings as required.
• Supports curriculum reviews, Stan/Eval conferences, and Flight Manual Review Conferences (FMRC) as required.
• Performs Learning Center monitor, safety representative, physical/cyber security representative, and HAZMAT duties as assigned.
• Assists with project and development work as assigned.

Requirements

• Candidate must currently be sitting in the position to be considered for this role.
• Candidate must currently be performing the duties and responsibilities associated with the position.
• Minimum of 8 years of flying experience, including 5 years as a C-17 pilot with air drop and aerial refueling experience, or ability to obtain an applicable AMC/A3TK waiver.
• Minimum of 2 years or 200 hours of flight instructor experience in air drop, aerial refueling, and tactics.
• Recent C-17 flight simulator pilot instructor experience is highly desired.
• CATS MECOC certification is desired.
• Must possess an active secret security clearance.