Pilot Instructor

Provide KC-135 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 maybe assigned, etc. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Provides KC-135 Pilot procedures instruction in aircraft, classroom, and simulator or other platform environments.   

• Provides training for Visual Threat Recognition Avoidance Training (VTRAT). 

• Provides Crew Resource Management (CRM) training. 

• 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. 

• 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 crewmembers 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 KC-135 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. 

• Other duties as assigned 

Education and/or Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.  

• Eight years total flying experience, five years military experience, with at least two years KC-135 Pilot flight instructor and training management experience. Must have recent experience as a KC-135 Instructor Pilot or Evaluator Pilot. 

• Completion of a formal USAF Instructor training course. 

• Strong facilitation, and data analysis skills required 

Security Responsibilities 

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.   

Qualifications 

Candidate must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to participate in periodic aircraft familiarization flights. 

• Must acquire and maintain proficiency in emergency procedures. 

• Ability to work with minimal supervision 

• Must be able to work overtime as required.  

• Must be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required. 

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance. 

Language Skills 

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.   Will be required to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints.  Must be able to generate effective oral and written presentations and proposals on complex subjects.   

Mathematical Skills 

Must be able to calculate figures and amounts, prices, commissions, and percentages, and to draw and interpret graphs. 

Reasoning Ability 

Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable.   

Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Domestic and international travel as required. 

• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit.  

• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under machinery.  

• Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and its surrounding environment. 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Work in a regular office environment; communicate via personal computer, telephone and fax. 

• Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock and from moving mechanical parts driven by hydraulics under high pressure. 

• Will at times be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.