Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description: INCUMBENTS ONLY Locations: Altus AFB, Memphis ANGB, Travis AFB, Elmendorf AFB, Hickam AFB, Jackson ANGB, and March AFB
The Pilot Instructor is responsible for providing ground-based training to C-17 pilots, including instructing and measuring trainingprogress of crewmembers who train in the established C-17 Training System (TS) curriculum.

• Conducts C-17 pilot training using the Weapon System Trainer (WST), C-17 aircraft, Computer-Based Trainers (CBT), and other ground training devices.
• Provides instruction in air drop (as qualified), aerial refueling, transport operating procedures, and related C-17 operations.
• Evaluates student performance and provides appropriate diagnosis, feedback, and remediation.
• Maintains a high level of C-17 subject matter knowledge, instructional capability, and expertise.
• Conducts briefings, debriefings, and counseling to develop and maintain pilot proficiency.
• Performs administrative duties related to training, including record keeping, monitoring student progress, counseling, training development, and maintaining training programs.
• Provides input for courseware corrections and modifications and updates training policies and procedures.
• Operates the WST, as required, to maintain instructional expertise.
• Flies in the C-17 aircraft in an observer status, as required, to maintain currency on operational procedures and observe student progress.
• Serves as a C-17 Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) for students, personnel, and test events as required.
• Serves as Flight Check Airman (FCA) Lead when assigned.
• Serves as Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Evaluator when assigned.
• Performs Simulator Certification (SIMCERT) and Simulator Evaluation (SIMVAL) duties when assigned.
• Participates in Operations Group Standardization/Evaluation (Stan/Eval) Boards, Training Review Panels (TRP), and instructor meetings as required.
• Supports curriculum reviews, Stan/Eval conferences, and Flight Manual Review Conferences (FMRC) as required.
• Performs Learning Center monitor, safety representative, physical/cyber security representative, and HAZMAT duties as assigned.
• Assists with project and development work as assigned.

· Candidate must currently be sitting in the position to be considered for this role. 

· 8 years of flying experience, five years of military flying experience.

· At least two years or 200 hours experience as an in-flight instructor in the C-17 and associated mission sets.

· Must have C-17 Instructor experience within 5 years of hiring date.

· Must have completed a formal instructor training course

· Previous flight qualification in airdrop is required if the employee will instruct airdrop.

· CATS MECOC certification is desired

· Must hold an Active Secret clearance.

· Candidate must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position satisfactorily. 

· Candidate must meet all applicable position, program, and site requirements.

· Fluent English communication skills.

· Strong instructional and customer-interaction skills.

· Working knowledge of TS instructional principles and personal computing applications.

· Successful annual internal standardization evaluations.

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