Training Instructor (Flight Simulator)

U.S. Army Military District of Washington•Fort Belvoir, VA

20h

About The Position

The Training Instructor works under the direction of the Army Aviation Brigade (TAAB) Deputy Director of Operations, who assigns work in terms of broadly stated objectives, policies, and continuing responsibilities. The employee performs flight instructor and instrument examiner duties using the UH-60L/M Black Hawk Aircrew Trainer (BAT) Flight Simulator or similar equipment. The role includes instruction in instrument approach and departure procedures, holding procedures, and use of instrument landing systems. The instructor evaluates trainees’ comprehension, retention, and application of visual and instrument flight procedures, tactical flight, helicopter gunnery, aircraft and weapons-system operations, and limitations. The instructor also briefs crews on mission, weather, flight route, performance data, flight-control transfer, crew duties, and emergency duties. Periodic simulator proficiency flights demonstrate flight techniques and procedures during training and support successful completion of evaluations administered by standardization personnel. Temporary duty travel may be required approximately 10% of the time. The employee must pass audiometry before appointment and periodically thereafter. The position may involve non-standard hours, including after-hours and weekends, and may require reporting to or remaining on duty during inclement weather. It is a testing-designated, key and mission-essential position, subject to applicant and random drug testing and annual evaluation under applicable regulations and training materials.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience demonstrating practical knowledge of the position’s subject area and instructional methods and techniques, including assisting with evaluation of pilots and/or instructors or examiners in advanced rotary-wing aircraft techniques or procedures; assisting with in-flight and/or ground instruction or evaluations such as refresher and mission-related training; and reviewing training through evaluation materials.
Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
Must meet the qualification requirement through experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Must pass audiometry before appointment and periodically thereafter.
Must participate in applicant and random drug testing and sign DA Form 5019 for random drug urinalysis testing.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Must meet any applicable suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
Must meet an eligible employment-authority category listed in the announcement.
Must be able to work non-standard hours, including after-hours and weekends, as necessary for mission objectives, and may be required to report or remain on duty during inclement weather.
A one-year probationary period is required.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

Provide flight instruction and perform instrument examiner duties using the UH-60L/M Black Hawk Aircrew Trainer Flight Simulator or similar equipment.
Instruct on instrument approach and departure procedures, holding procedures, and use of instrument landing systems.
Evaluate trainees’ comprehension, retention, and application of visual and instrument flight procedures, tactical flight, helicopter gunnery, aircraft and weapons-system operations, and limitations.
Conduct crew briefings covering the mission, weather, flight route, performance data, flight-control transfer, crew duties, and emergency duties.
Perform periodic simulator proficiency flights to demonstrate flight techniques and procedures during training.
Successfully complete evaluations administered by standardization personnel.
Meet applicable annual evaluation requirements.