Simulator Pilot Instructor

Air Force Civilian Service; Del Rio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentive

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service in Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, TX, seeks a civilian Simulator Pilot Instructor (GS-2181-12) to train ENJJPT Undergraduate Pilot Training students and rated upgrade pilots.

You will deliver instrument-rated flight simulation and academic instruction, evaluate flight logs, and align curricula with training objectives. U.S. citizenship required and base eligibility applies.

Qualifications

• 1500 Total Flight Hours.
• 250 Pilot-In-Command Hours.
• 75 Night Flying Hours.
• 75 Instrument Hours (at least 10 hours in actual instrument conditions).

Responsibilities

• Instruct ENJJPT UPT students in flight and associated academic instruction.
• Instruct rated upgrade pilots in PIT program.
• Maintain training records and flight logs to ensure compliance.
• Develop and update lesson plans and training materials.

Skills

Simulator instruction

Flight simulation

Curriculum development

Aircraft systems knowledge

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is currently looking civilian Simulator Pilot Instructor, GS-2181-12 at the 47th Student Squadron at Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, TX.

Recruitment and Retention Incentives may be available base eligibility.

Incentives

• Recruitment Incentive: 25% with 3 year commitment
• OR
• Retention Incentive: 50% of yearly salary

180-day waiver not required for retired military members

Special Salary Rate

https://www.opm.gov/special-rates/2026/Table076903082026.aspx

NO 180-DAY WAIVER NEEDED!

Qualifications

In this role, you will serve as to serve as a current and qualified, instrument rated, multi or single engine advanced military flight simulator and academic instructor for students enrolled in the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) program and for rated upgrade pilots enrolled in the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) Pilot Instructor Training (PIT) program.

Minimum Flight Hour Requirements (Flight Logs Are Mandatory)

• 1500 Total Flight Hours
• 250 Pilot-In-Command Hours
• 75 Night Flying Hours
• 75 Instrument Hours (at least 10 hours must be in actual instrument conditions)
• 500 Instructor Flight Hours (Fixed Wing)

Mandatory Documents

• Flight Logs (military and civilian)
• DD 214 (if applicable)
• SF 50 (if applicable)

Additional Requirements

• o Must be a US Civilian
• o Experience as a rated military aviator (pilot) is critical to the successful completion of assigned duties.
• o Previous experience as an instructor in a military aircraft is highly desirable
• o Knowledge of aircraft systems and operating procedures, aerodynamics, flying fundamentals, aircraft instrumentation, ground and flight emergency procedures, and instrument and visual flight rules, as well as knowledge of training aircraft, and of the operation, characteristics, and limitations of the corresponding aircraft simulator.
• o Knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, and programs related to curriculum development, instructional techniques, and training resources.
• o Skill in the use of a variety of computer applications and software, to include simulator systems sufficient to meet desired learning objectives.
• o Skill in demonstrating flying procedures and maneuvers in an aircraft simulator.

AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required