PILOT INSTR AIR DROP

About the role

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.

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.
• Assists in project and development work, as assigned.
• 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.
• Travel, as required.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• 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.
• 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.