Pilot Instr-AirDrop FMS-SME (Charleston AFB, SC, US, 29404) - FlightSafety International

Purpose of 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. 

Tasks 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. 
• 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. 
   

Tasks and Responsibilities (cont.)

• 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.  

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree required. 

Minimum 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. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 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.