Loadmaster Instructor

Nova Technologies, an Employee-Owned Engineering Company•Little Rock AFB, AR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Support the C130J MATS program in Little Rock, Arkansas, by providing Loadmaster instruction in aircraft, classroom, simulator, and practical training environments. The role includes assisting with curriculum development and lesson reviews, evaluating student performance, and supporting safe and effective aircrew training. The position is on-site and full-time, hourly, and FLSA non-exempt. It supports Government site operating hours and may require evening, weekend, holiday, irregular-shift, and overtime work. Domestic and international travel may be required, with no percentage specified. A DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one is required. Training may take place in aircraft, classrooms, and simulators, with exposure to aircraft and simulator motion, moving parts, vibration, and other operational conditions. Duties may involve standing to instruct for up to eight hours per day, climbing or balancing, bending or crouching, and lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Compensation is hourly. Compensation and benefits may be governed by applicable federal wage-determination or collective-bargaining requirements based on the assigned site and labor classification. Benefits and eligibility are provided in accordance with applicable CBA, NOVA plan terms, and contract requirements.

Requirements

Previous qualification as an Instructor Loadmaster with a minimum of 200 hours, or two years of C-5 Instructor Loadmaster experience.
A minimum of an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college, as outlined in AFI 36-2304.
Prior aircraft operating experience.
Ability to effectively deliver instruction, evaluate student learning, and communicate with trainees and colleagues.
Proficiency with personal computer productivity tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, project management, and databases.
DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Ability to meet the stated physical and operational conditions of the work, with reasonable accommodations available where applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide Loadmaster instruction in aircraft, classroom, simulator, and other training environments, including Crew Resource Management (CRM) training.
Evaluate and critique student performance, identify learning difficulties and incomplete objectives, and provide remedial instruction and counseling.
Support curriculum development, review lessons and lesson changes, and recommend improvements to training policies and procedures.
Conduct ground training for crewmembers and assist with assigned project and development activities.
Maintain proficiency in essential Aircrew Training Devices, cargo load training, aircraft servicing, and aircraft systems and equipment.
Perform training administration, including scheduling, student records and progress monitoring, publications, quality assurance, safety, and security.
Maintain CCAF currency requirements, conduct biennial observation flights in MEP status when required, and comply with AETCI 36-2909.