MH-60R Pilot Instructor - International Assignment (Australia)

CAE•Tampa, FL

17d

About The Position

Provide MH-60R aircraft systems and operational procedures instruction to the Royal Australian Navy and the Commonwealth of Australia in classroom, simulator, and practical environments. The role includes direct interaction with trainees, RAN instructors, and other training users; delivering academic and device-based instruction; and helping ensure students are prepared to operate safely and effectively. The instructor may also serve as a subject matter expert in curriculum development and perform additional services such as courseware review, publications, scheduling, safety, and quality audits. The position involves conducting instructor-led lectures and scheduled training-device sessions, including briefings and debriefings. The instructor develops and improves curriculum, syllabi, tests, lesson plans, trainee guides, and mission scenarios; evaluates and documents student performance; assesses training effectiveness and recommends improvements to the Government; and assists with training-device testing, discrepancy validation, and corrective actions. Other duties include attending required meetings, participating in airworthiness boards when requested, explaining training equipment to visitors, maintaining training records and equipment, and maintaining proficiency in essential MH-60R aircrew training devices. The job requires physical participation in simulator and aircraft-hangar training environments, including entering simulators, experiencing simulator motion, standing to teach for up to six hours per day, and taking responsibility for attendee safety. The work may include domestic and international travel, overtime, and any shift or day of the week as required. The role is contingent on eligibility for a DoD Personal Security Clearance; only U.S. citizens are eligible due to U.S. Government contract requirements. The position is listed as regular.

Requirements

At least 500 command hours on a multi-engine, multi-crew, medium helicopter (H-60), or an equivalent agreed by the Conduct of Training Authority.
At least two years of instructional experience in an aircrew training environment on military rotary-wing platforms.
At least one sea-going tour with the USN, RAN, or RN.
Qualifications and experience sufficient to be authorized by the HQ-FAA Chief Aircrew Examiner or delegate as a competent simulator instructor across all MH-60R curriculum sequences in the TOFT, OFT, and WTT.
Must be assessed as competent to instruct by CO 725 SQN or delegate to train MH-60R pilots in Synthetic Training Devices.
Must pass periodic instructor assessments in accordance with Standing Instructions (Navy Aviation) and maintain annual A2I (Authority to Instruct) certification under those standards.
Previous anti-submarine and surface warfare experience.
Must be eligible for a DoD Personal Security Clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen due to U.S. Government contract requirements.
Must be physically able to enter a simulator, experience simulator motion, and attend to attendee safety aboard the simulator.
Must be able to stand and conduct academic instruction in simulators and classrooms for up to six hours each day.
Must be able to walk and climb stairs or ladders into a simulator or helicopter; stoop, bend, and crawl on or under machinery; and detect odors, noises, bangs, or other sounds that may indicate simulator or environmental problems.
Must be willing to participate in regular peer reviews conducted internally and with 725 SQN.
Must be able to work overtime and on any shift or day of the week as required.

Nice To Haves

Recent experience as an MH-60R Instructor Pilot or Evaluator Pilot.
Opportunity may be provided to conduct area familiarization flights in the MH-60R as a front-seat passenger.

Responsibilities

Provide MH-60R aircraft systems and operational procedures instruction in classroom, simulator, and practical environments.
Deliver instructor-led academic lectures, including instruction supporting self-paced Computer Aided Instruction and Computer Based Training.
Conduct scheduled training-device and systems training, including briefs and debriefs, using interactive white boards, computers, and video projector systems.
Provide classroom instruction and recommend improvements, including to tests, test materials, lesson plans, and trainee guides under current directives.
Evaluate and document student training and mission performance as required.
Assist with testing and evaluation of training devices for periodic qualification or introduction of new or modified systems and Engineering Change Proposals.
Maintain and improve curriculum, syllabi, and testing; update and maintain mission scenarios; assess training effectiveness and recommend program improvements to the Government.
Assist in validating training-device discrepancies and corrective actions.
Participate in airworthiness boards when requested by the Commonwealth of Australia.
Explain the operation, capabilities, and limitations of training devices, equipment, and simulated aircraft to tour groups and individuals as required.
Attend scheduled meetings, including scheduling, standardization, Commonwealth instructor pilot/aircrew, and intelligence updates.
Perform administrative duties, including record keeping, monitoring student progress, counseling, quality assurance, safety, security, and maintenance of training programs and equipment.
Maintain proficiency in operating essential MH-60R Aircrew Training Devices and comply with security and data-protection policies.
Participate in regular internal and 725 SQN peer reviews and required periodic instructor assessments.
Work overtime, off-shifts, and any shift or day of the week as required; travel domestically and internationally as required.