Pilot Instructor
Location: Various Locations*
Clearance: Secret Clearance, or ability to obtain one
*Note: You would not support various locations but you would be assigned a location upon hire based on your preference.
As a Pilot Instructor, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of skills through comprehensive training programs. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with other aviation professionals to ensure the highest standards of safety, performance, and professionalism.
Job Duties:
- Deliver high-quality flight instruction to aspiring pilots, including ground school, simulator sessions, and actual flight hours, while adhering to established curriculum guidelines and safety protocols.
- Provide training for Visual Threat Recognition Avoidance Training (VTRAT).
- Provide Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Instrument Refresher Course (IRC) training.
- Instill a strong culture of safety by effectively communicating safety procedures, risk management strategies, and emergency response protocols to trainees.
- Collaborate with curriculum development teams to create and refine training materials, flight plans, and course content to meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Conduct regular assessments and evaluations of trainees' progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance to support their development and growth.
- Stay current with relevant aviation regulations, policies, and procedures, ensuring all training activities are in alignment with applicable standards and requirements.
- Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of training aircraft, simulators, and other training equipment to ensure they are in optimal condition for safe and effective training sessions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of trainee progress, training hours, and other administrative tasks as required by company policies and government regulations.
- Foster open and effective communication with trainees, fellow instructors, and supervisory personnel to ensure a cohesive and supportive training environment.
- Conduct ground training for other crewmembers to include diagnosis and remediation of student issues.
- Assist in project and development work as assigned.
- Perform administrative duties such as scheduling, record keeping, monitoring student progress, counseling, quality assurance, safety, security, and maintenance of training programs and equipment.
Qualifications:
- Candidate must have prior experience in delivering military pilot academics and simulator training and be familiar with current instructional techniques and delivery methods
- Bachelor's Degree
- Must have recent experience as an Instructor Pilot or Evaluator Pilot.
- Must have EXPERT Common Immersive Theater Environment (XCITE) experience.
- Completion of a formal USAF Instructor training course.
- Must have recent National Industrial Security Program Manual (NISPOM) related security management experience.
- Must have experience of use of the Computer-Aided Assessment System.
- Knowledge of and experience with the Visual Threat Recognition Avoidance Trainer (VTRAT).
- Must be eligible for DoD Personnel Security Clearance
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex aviation concepts to diverse audiences.
- Collaborative mindset, capable of working effectively within a team of aviation professionals.
- A deep commitment to safety and a track record of adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Must be thoroughly proficient in demonstrating, evaluating, diagnosing, and critiquing student performance; identifying learning difficulties; recognizing objectives not accomplished; and prescribing and conducting remedial instruction.
- Must be physically able to enter the simulator, experience simulator motion, and take cognizance of attendees' safety when on board the simulator.
- Ability to adapt to changing training needs, technology, and regulations within the aviation industry.
- Aptitude for identifying challenges and providing innovative solutions to enhance training effectiveness.
- Proficiency in using aviation training software, flight simulators, and other relevant technology.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs.
