Airplane Pilot (Simulator Instructor)

Air Education and Training Command•Sheppard AFB, TX

About The Position

The position serves 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. The instructor also serves rated pilots in ENJJPT Pilot Instructor Training (PIT). This is a non-flying, full-time federal position at 40 hours per week. Work schedules may vary daily according to simulator and academic schedules, and occasional travel away from the normal duty station may be required. A pre-employment physical is required, and the position is subject to initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or appropriate military rating, with ratings appropriate to the work; an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or other certificate meeting or exceeding the Commercial Pilot Certificate requirements is acceptable.
For flight-instructor positions, possess an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or military-equivalent rating.
Meet the GS-11-and-above minimum flight-hour requirements: 1,500 total flight hours, 250 pilot-in-command hours, 75 night-flying hours, and 100 flight hours in the last 12 months.
Meet the applicable instructor-time requirement of 500 hours; instructor time must relate to the instruction work and aircraft category. For instruction in instrument flight techniques, half of the flight time must involve instrument instruction.
Provide proof of required flight hours. Candidates relying on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks confirming relevant pilot, instructor, or examiner status.
Possess a current first- or second-class medical certificate at initial appointment; staff specialists not involved in aircraft operation need only a medical examination indicating ability to perform the duties.
Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 or higher, including the required certificates or military ratings and flight-hour qualifications.
Demonstrate knowledge of aircraft systems, operating procedures, aerodynamics, flying fundamentals, instrumentation, ground, night and emergency procedures, instrument and visual flight rules, training aircraft, and simulator operation, characteristics, and limitations.
Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum development, instructional methods and principles, and training resources.
Have skill using computer applications and software, including simulator systems, to meet learning objectives and demonstrate procedures and maneuvers in a simulator.
Be able to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, including classroom instruction for small and large audiences, and teach multiple academic courses using computer-based teaching aids.
Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
Meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements if applying through merit promotion; one year at GS-11 is required for GS-12 consideration where TIG applies.
A pre-employment physical is required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service.
May be required to stand for several hours while instructing in a classroom.
May occasionally travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
May be required to work outside normal duty hours, with hours changing according to simulator and academic schedules.
If receiving an authorized permanent change of station, may be required to complete or sign a CONUS agreement.
Depending on appointment type, must serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period; continued employment after that period requires written certification that it advances the public interest.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an instructor in a military aircraft is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide simulator instruction to ENJJPT Undergraduate Pilot Training students and rated pilots in Pilot Instructor Training.
Provide academic instruction to ENJJPT Undergraduate Pilot Training students and rated pilots in Pilot Instructor Training.
Monitor and evaluate student and rated upgrade pilot progress and performance.
Perform other duties supporting the unit’s operational and training mission.