PILOT INSTRUCTOR

Nova Technologies, an Employee-Owned Engineering Company•Jacksonville, AR

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Provide C-130J aircraft systems/operational procedures instruction in aircraft/ classroom/ simulator and/or practical environments. Assist as Subject Matter Expert in development of curriculum for new type courses as required. May provide additional special services such as courseware review and other additional administrative duties such as publications, safety, quality audits, FCIF, scheduling, and other duties as assigned, etc.

Requirements

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional literature.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to management, and colleagues.
Ability to comprehend and calculate ratios and percentages, ability to comprehend and apply principles of modern algebra.
Solid technology skills are required, including a deep understanding of multiple database technologies, enterprise systems integration, and software evaluation techniques.
The ability to translate differing and possibly conflicting customer needs and preferences into design requirements is essential as well as the ability to reverse engineer business processes and tools.
The ability to analyze, identify and solve a variety of problems is critical.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Bachelors Degree and at least eight years total flying experience, five year military.
Must acquire and maintain instrument, take-off, landing, and emergency procedure proficiency.
Must be willing and able to travel.
DoD Secret Clearance is required or the ability to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

Preferred specialized experience or knowledge: experience, with at least two years or 200 hours C-130J Pilot flight instructor and training management experience.
Applicant must have recent experience as a C-130J Instructor Pilot or Evaluator Pilot, completion of a formal USAF Instructor training course

Responsibilities

Provides C-130J Pilot procedures instruction in aircraft, classroom, and simulator or other platform environments.
Provides training for Visual Threat Recognition Avoidance Training (VTRAT).
Perform duties as a simulator operator as required.
Provides Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Instrument Refresher Course (IRC) training.
Must be thoroughly proficient in evaluating, diagnosing, and critiquing student performance; identifying learning difficulties; recognizing objectives not accomplished; and prescribing and conducting remedial instruction.
Assists as a Subject Matter Expert in the development of curriculum for new type courses as required.
Acts as a Lesson Subject Matter Expert to review existing lessons and/or changes to existing lessons as required.
Provides suggestions to improve and update training policies and procedures.
Promotes a positive attitude towards learning and embracing new technologies and tasks.
Conducts ground training for other crew members to include diagnosis and remediation of student issues.
Assists in project and development work as assigned.
Performs administrative duties such as scheduling, record keeping, monitoring student progress, counseling, quality assurance, safety, security, and maintenance of training programs and equipment.
Must be physically able to enter simulator, experience simulator motion and take cognizance of attendees’ safety when on board the simulator.
Must be able to stand up and conduct academic instruction in simulator and classrooms for up to six hours each day.
Must maintain proficiency in operation of essential Aircrew Training Devices.
Aviation instruction is a highly specialized function that requires the instructor to have prior aircraft operating experience and the ability to hold creditability and the attention of the customer attendees.
Must acquire and maintain instrument, take-off, landing, and emergency procedure proficiency.
Evaluates instructor personnel in classroom and devices, if required.
Perform observation flights biennially in MEP status aboard aircraft (as required).
Other duties as assigned