Pilot Instructor Airdrop JPADS SME

FlightSafety International•Altus AFB, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pilot Instructor is responsible for the accomplishment of ground-based training of C‑17 pilots, including instructing and measuring training progress of crewmembers who train in the established Training System (TS) curriculum.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Eight (8) years flying experience, five (5) years of which as a C-17 pilot with air drop and aerial refueling experience, or able to obtain an AMC/A3TK waiver.
Two (2) years or 200 hours of flight instructor experience in air drop, aerial refueling, and tactics.
Ability to fluently read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to clearly relay information, both verbally and written, to others.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of instructional principles and theories pertaining to TSs.
Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications, such as, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Successfully accomplish annual internal standardization evaluations.
Possess an active SECRET Security Clearance.
Must be able to exit the WST by way of escape ladder down to the floor.

Nice To Haves

Recent C-17 flight simulator pilot instructor experience and CATS MECOC certification desired.

Responsibilities

Conduct all Initial, Upgrade, Requalification, and Refresher training using devices, such as a classroom, Pilot Part Task Trainer (PTTP), Boom Operator Part Task Trainer (PTTB), Boom Operator Trainer (BOT), Fuselage Trainer (FuT), WST, and KC-46 aircraft.
Conduct other ground-based training, as required, for Aircrew Members in tanker and receiver operating procedures, including diagnosis and remediation of student problems.
Conduct Initial and Recurring training for Maintenance Personnel attending Engine Run courses.
Conduct briefings, debriefings, and perform counseling with Aircrew Members and Maintenance Personnel to develop and maintain the highest level of student technical acumen and proficiency.
Extract student data, analyze results, and prepare for student review sessions.
Serve as KC-46 Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) for students and other applicable personnel, as required.
Maintain exceptional standards of instruction, knowledge levels, capabilities, and expertise.
Develop and maintain exceptional knowledge of KC-46 aircraft systems and operating procedures.
Consistently display exceptional knowledge and application of instructional principles and theories pertaining to aircrew training systems.
Provide inputs for courseware corrections and modifications, along with updates to training policies and procedures.
Operate Student Management System.
Other duties as assigned.