CONTRACT INSTRUCTOR PILOT

DELAWARE RESOURCE GROUP OF OKLAHOMA•Glendale, AZ

35d

About The Position

Supports pilot training in the F-35 simulator and academic classroom. Acts as a subject matter expert by applying advanced technical concepts in the area of aviation and provides assistance in creation of training material. This position is typically represented by an experienced military USAF/USN/USMC Weapons Systems Officer in Strike Fighter aircraft (F-15E, F-18E/F/G). Supports military pilot training in the F-35 Full Mission Simulator and academic classroom environment. Contract Instructor will facilitate pilot training in the F-35 Full Mission Simulator using the Instructor Operating Station (IOS) and will be a subject matter expert (SME) on various aircraft systems in support of academic classroom training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 12 years or more of professional experience; or 10 years of professional experience with a related master’s degree
Must have a minimum of 1,000 hours experience in fourth and/or fifth generation fighter aircraft as a pilot (F-22, F-18, F-16, F-15, A-10)
Must have experience as a Military Instructor Pilot (IP) and multi-ship flight lead in tactical fighter aircraft
Must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule
Position may require candidate to participate in deployed operations to support customer requirements
Strong, proven verbal communication skills
Proven successful experience with instructional products and services, evaluating pilot training and leading pilot students
Basic MS Office suite skills
This position is located at a facility that will require special access clearance.
Must have an active secret clearance with a completed investigation within the last 6 years
Must be able to attain and maintain F-35 Special Access Program (SAP) access.
Must be a US citizen Candidates must have a final/transferable DoD Secret security clearance.
Must comply with all company Information Systems security policies and procedures.
Security+
Candidates must have a final/transferable DoD Secret security clearance
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the complex word and technical documents/diagrams.
Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing and work effectively as part of a team.
Must be able to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable. Must be able to calculate figures and numbers, and percentages and be able to draw and interpret graphs. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings.
Must be able to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds.
Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladders.
Must be able to accommodate confined spaces.
Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under equipment.
Must be able to detect odors, noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect discrepancies of malfunctioning equipment.
Must be able to distinguish colors.
Must be able to perform Domestic and International travel as required.
Shop floor environment.
Will be working in areas with risk of injury from electrical applications, moving mechanical parts, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems under pressure and electrical motion systems.
May be exposed to conditions of extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.

Responsibilities

Conduct quality academic instruction that covers applicable formal course syllabi and instruction guide requirements
Conduct quality aircrew training device instruction, accomplish applicable syllabus, and mission guide requirements, and adhere to published Training and Readiness standards
Maintain weapons system expertise
Prepare classrooms or briefing rooms for instruction before the scheduled lesson or aircrew training device mission
Clean-up classrooms or briefing rooms, returning them to the pre-class or pre-mission condition
Evaluate and record student academic training, aircrew training device performance, and verbally debrief all errors committed
Conduct remedial student academic or aircrew training device instruction when required
Coordinate recommended corrective action and remedial training with the Lead Instructor and active-duty supervisors
Conduct student academic evaluations IAW applicable syllabi and correct to 100% by reviewing incorrect responses with students
Monitor courseware currency in applicable academic and trainer areas of responsibility and submit recommended revisions to the Lead Instructor
Support lesson plan and mission guide revision efforts
Support aircrew training device scenario design and programming efforts when directed by the Lead Instructor
Review test analysis and critique summaries to identify instruction and testing that requires revision and make recommended revisions
Coordinate lesson revision inputs with the Lead Instructor, other CIPs, and Courseware subcontractors, if required
Review monthly/quarterly flying literature, safety reports and Service publications for updated information to be incorporated into training materials
Participate in Human Factors Board (HFB), Aircraft Mishap Board (AMB), and Field Flight Performance Board (FFPB) proceedings as directed by the Training Operations Manager
Perform related additional duties as assigned by the Site Director or Training Operations Manager
Meet suspense dates for applicable new lessons and lesson revisions
Be available for student assistance, questions, and aircrew training device missions when not scheduled for formal academic instruction, aircrew training device instruction, or courseware development and revisions
Provide all levels of instructor operating station missions including, but not limited to, Forward Air Controller, Airborne Intercept Controller, Air Traffic Control, and threat simulation