F-16 Instructor/SME

BGI•Tucson, AZ

18h

About The Position

F-16 Instructor/Subject Matter Expert (I/SME) - Instructs in all F-16 pilot training devices used at Morris ANGB, Tucson, AZ, and instructs in the classroom in specific areas of aircraft systems and weapons employment. These specific areas coincide with assigned areas of responsibility and are the focal point for technical content of assigned courseware materials. I/SME must have a thorough knowledge of technical orders, AF/ANG publications, and F-16 aircraft systems to provide consistent, accurate lesson content input as a member of the courseware development team. An understanding of USAF flying training syllabus flow and lesson content is a plus.

Requirements

MUST BE U.S. CITIZEN
Minimum of five hundred (500) hours air-to-air and air-to-ground experience in F-16, F-15, F-18, F-22, F-35 or other comparable aircraft as an instructor pilot, or previously qualified as a contract cockpit qualified training device instructor in the F-16
Secret or Higher DoD security clearance (or be able to obtain an interim Secret clearance very quickly)

Nice To Haves

More than one thousand (1,000) flying hours in F-16, F-15, F-18, F-22, F-35 or other comparable aircraft
Pervious experience as an academic platform instructor
Previous experience as a training device (simulator) instructor
USAF Fighter Weapons Instructor course or Navy Top Gun graduate
AFFSA Advanced Instrument School graduate
Qualified in the above listed fighter aircraft within the last four years, or qualified as a contract instructor in the preceding two years
Competency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite programs

Responsibilities

Conduct quality training device instruction to include console and cockpit operation, to include flight lead duties in the device as required
Conduct quality platform academic instruction
Evaluate and record student performance
Conduct remedial student training when required
Monitor courseware currency in assigned academic and trainer areas of responsibility
Provide content input for all lesson revisions and new lessons as the primary I/SME
Review publications for updated information to be incorporated into training materials
Conduct upgrade and continuation training for other contractor instructors
Perform contract training support duties as directed and assigned by the Site Manager, Alternate Site Manager, or Chief Instructor
Be available during duty hours to answer student training questions
Conduct Instrument Refresher Course instruction as required
Perform as flight evaluation board or mishap investigation board witness if required
When qualified, fly in the training device as a two- or four-ship flight lead for various F-16 missions and maintain that qualification as needed