Loadmaster Instructor C-130/L-100

CAE•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Plan, organize, and provide C-130/L-382 aircraft aircrew and maintenance instruction in classroom, fuselage trainer, flight simulator, and practical environments. Instruction includes aircraft cargo handling, airdrop operations, Crew Resource Management, and Night Vision Goggle Systems. The instructor develops course materials, leads simulator training activities, evaluates training outcomes, and maintains current subject-matter knowledge while prioritizing safety. The role operates in office, classroom, and simulator environments and may involve extended foreign travel assignments. The position is on call (fixed term). Candidates must be U.S. citizens due to U.S. Government contract requirements and must be eligible for a DoD Personal Security Clearance. Candidates must provide U.S. military or civil airline records documenting prior flight and/or simulator/fuselage trainer time.

Requirements

At least seven years of experience as a loadmaster.
At least three years of experience as a C-130/L-382 Aircraft Loadmaster Instructor.
At least 2,000 hours of flight time as a C-130/L-382 Loadmaster.
Previous experience in curriculum development.
C-130 airdrop experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to clearly explain procedures, physical processes, and concepts to domestic and international customers.
Detail-oriented.
Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to provide U.S. military or civil airline records of prior flight and/or simulator/fuselage trainer time.
Must be eligible for a DoD Personal Security Clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen due to U.S. Government contract requirements.
Ability to travel internationally for extended assignments.
Ability to stand and conduct instruction in classrooms, simulators, or other platforms for up to eight hours each day.
Ability to hear and tolerate the vibration and acoustic environment of a simulator.
Ability to climb stairs to enter and exit the simulator.
Ability to sit in a standard instructional aircraft chair, lift hands above the head, and reach controls as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Night vision goggle (NVG) experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide C-130/L-382 instruction on flight manual and cargo handling manual subjects.
Provide instruction in Crew Resource Management and night vision systems.
Teach C-130 cargo handling, weight and balance computations, and loadmaster procedures.
Provide instruction on C-130 airdrop operations.
Ensure all instruction is conducted with safety as the number one priority.
Develop curriculum, syllabi, lesson plans, and courseware.
Generate post-training evaluation reports.
Coordinate and lead all activities for aircrew students during simulator training sessions.
Maintain current knowledge by attending training courses and conducting self-study.
Maintain credibility and the attention of customer attendees.
Clearly communicate procedures, physical processes, and concepts to domestic and international customers.
Evaluate students and redirect them when necessary.
Maintain proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
Comply with company security and data-protection policies and procedures, including proper marking and handling of information and materials and restricting access to authorized personnel.
Work a flexible schedule.