Senior Flight Simulator Instructor (MH-139A)

The Boeing Company; Western Hills (AL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking an experienced Flight Simulator Instructor Pilot at Maxwell AFB, AL. The role leads training program design, classroom delivery, and evaluation of aircrew performance while coordinating with flight test and sustainment teams.

Ideal candidates have extensive USAF helicopter flight experience, instructor credentials, and willingness to travel internationally. Relocation support is available, with a focus on safety and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• 800+ hours as a USAF Helicopter Pilot, other US military equivalent, or AW139 Pilot.
• 100+ hours’ experience with training systems as an aircrew instructor.
• Must be able to attain CCAF certification within 1 year of hire date.
• Experience and ability to operate independently with senior levels of customer.
• Ability to travel internationally 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for training and assessment of Chief Flying Instructor activities.
• Lead design and development of aircrew training material to meet requirements.
• Oversee training plans to ensure regulatory compliance and proper authorizations.
• Conduct training for customer pilots and ground-based instructors.
• Mentor trainees and review training effectiveness.
• Develop, test, and deliver learning solutions for aircrews.

Skills

USAF Helicopter Pilot

Aircrew Instructor

Regulatory liaison

International travel

Education

CCAF certification within 1 year

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is currently hiring for a broad range of senior level experience for Flight Simulator Instructor Pilots who will perform as the site leader, and be very involved with support of MH-139A simulator requirements and testing, courseware development, classroom instruction, proposal development, liaison with flight test, sustainment, and production at the Formal Training Unit (FTU) located in Maxwell AFB, AL.

The job requires appropriate regulatory and/or customer certification and/or licensing with appropriate endorsements, compliant with aviation regulatory requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provides technical oversight for all training and assessment of Chief Flying Instructor (CFI) activities
• Leads the design and development of aircrew training material to meet company, customer and regulatory requirements
• Oversees latest developments in training and technical ideas relevant to product platform(s) types
• Collaborates to improve and streamline processes and harmonize training methods and philosophies
• Determines requirements of aircrew competence evaluation criteria
• Oversee training plans to ensure company, customer and regulatory requirements for skill, knowledge, training and authorizations are maintained.
• Conducts training for customer pilots and ground-based simulator flight instructors
• Mentor trainees as necessary
• Reviews all technical training matters relevant to assigned product platform(s)
• Develop strategies and approaches to deliver trainee performance assessment
• Leads the design, development, and delivery of technical learning solutions for aircrews
• Assesses complex aircrew learning objectives and provides recommendations on course structure, content, and methodologies
• Develops and maintains learning solutions to accomplish aircrew training requirements
• Leads and instructs complex training courses using a variety of modalities, media, and training devices
• Plans, develops, and completes complex testing of training devices to validate functionality against expected operational and training outcomes
• Evaluates aircrew training effectiveness and customer feedback
• This position is for shifts as assigned
• Ability to work on-site 5 days per week
• May be asked to support other programs or perform other duties as needed

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 800+ hours as a USAF Helicopter Pilot, other US military equivalent, or AW139 Pilot
• 100+ hours’ experience with training systems as an aircrew instructor
• Must be able to attain Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) certification within 1 year of hire date
• Experience and ability to operate independently with senior levels of customer
• Ability to travel internationally 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of higher education and/or related work experience (Higher education Includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.) (Level 5)
• Experience instructing with military training systems, simulators and in-depth military aviation ethos
• Bachelor’s degree or higher OR equivalent work experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience, or 13 years' related work experience, etc.
• 2000+ hours as a USAF helicopter pilot or other US military equivalent
• 400+ hours experience with Department of Defense training systems as helicopter aircrew instructor
• Experience as an instructor pilot supporting the AFGSC mission
• Previous T- Coded Instructor
• Experience as a flight instructor, academic instructor and courseware development and maintenance

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range (Level 4): $124,950- $169,050

Summary Pay Range (Level 5): $149,600- $202,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 25, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Contingent Upon Program Award

The position is contingent upon program award

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.