C-17 Contract Pilot Instructor

FlightSafety International — USA

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. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: • Conducts training using devices, such as the Weapon System Trainer (WST), the C-17 aircraft, Computer-Based Trainers (CBT), and other ground training for all C-17 TS pilots in air drop, aerial refueling/transport operating procedures, including diagnosis and remediation of student problems.

• Maintains a high level of subject knowledge, instruction capability, and expertise.

• Conducts briefings and debriefings and counsels all pilots and Maintenance Engine Run personnel for the purpose of developing and maintaining a high level of proficiency.

• Performs administrative duties relative to training, such as interfacing with the user organization, record keeping, monitoring student progress, counseling, training development, and maintenance of training programs.

• Provides inputs for courseware corrections and modifications and updates training policies and procedures.

• Flies the WST (as required) to maintain instructional expertise.

• Flies on the airplane (as required) in observer status to maintain currency on operational procedures and to observe student progress.

Other Duties and Responsibilities: • Serves as C-17 Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) for students, other personnel, and test events, as required.

• Serves as Flight Check Airman (FCA)(Lead), when assigned by the Employer.

• Serves as Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Evaluator, when assigned by the Employer.

• Accomplishes Simulator Certification (SIMCERT)/Simulator Evaluation (SIMVAL) duties when assigned by the Employer.

• Assists in project and development work, as assigned.

• Periodically attends Operations Group Standardization/Evaluation (Stan/Eval) Boards (SEB) and Training Review Panels (TRP), as well as Formal Training Unit (FTU) instructor meetings (when FCA is unavailable).

• Attends Headquarters (HQ) Air Mobility Command (AMC) curriculum reviews, HQ AMC Stan/Eval Conferences, and/or Flight Manual Review Conferences (FMRC), as required (when FCA is unavailable).

• Accomplishes Learning Center monitor duties, as assigned.

• Accomplishes safety representative duties, as designated/assigned.

• Accomplishes physical/cyber security representative duties, as assigned.

• Accomplishes hazardous materials (HAZMAT) duties, as designated/assigned.

• Travels, as required.

• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Teammates are held accountable for all duties of this job. Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and responsibility satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the necessary qualifications. Knowledge, Skills and Ability: • 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.

Education and Formal Training: Bachelor’s degree required. Experience: 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. Recent C-17 flight simulator pilot instructor experience and CATS MECOC certification desired. Materials and Equipment Directly Used: • C-17 WST

• C-17 Aircraft

• CBT Systems

• Overhead projectors, classroom presentation equipment

• Training Management System / Graduate Training Management Information System (GTIMS)

• Copy Machine

• Computer

• Software applications, such as, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Working Environment/Physical Situation: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 5c:T

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