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FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Job Title: KC-46 PT Pilot Instructor

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians, and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.

Position Purpose: 

The Pilot Instructor is responsible for the accomplishment of all simulator-based training in the Weapon System Trainer (WST), including pre-briefings and debriefings, for U.S. Air Force and Allied Nation KC-46 Pilots attending Initial, Upgrade, Requalification, and Refresher training, as well as Maintenance Personnel attending Engine Run Initial Qualification and Refresher Training. Duties include instructing and measuring training progress of Pilot and Maintenance students who attend established aircrew training curricula.   

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Conduct all Initial, Upgrade, Requalification, and Refresher training using devices, such as a classroom, Pilot Part Task Trainer (PTTP), Boom Operator Part Task Trainer (PTTB), Boom Operator Trainer (BOT), Fuselage Trainer (FuT), WST, and KC-46 aircraft. 

• Conduct other ground-based training, as required, for Aircrew Members in tanker and receiver operating procedures, including diagnosis and remediation of student problems. 

• Conduct Initial and Recurring training for Maintenance Personnel attending Engine Run courses. 

• Conduct briefings, debriefings, and perform counseling with Aircrew Members and Maintenance Personnel to develop and maintain the highest level of student technical acumen and proficiency. 

• Extract student data, analyze results, and prepare for student review sessions. 

• Serve as KC-46 Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) for students and other applicable personnel, as required. 

• Maintain exceptional standards of instruction, knowledge levels, capabilities, and expertise. 

• Develop and maintain exceptional knowledge of KC-46 aircraft systems and operating procedures. 

• Consistently display exceptional knowledge and application of instructional principles and theories pertaining to aircrew training systems. 

• Provide inputs for courseware corrections and modifications, along with updates to training policies and procedures. 

• Assist in other project and development work, as assigned. 

• Operate Student Management System. 

Other Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Perform administrative duties relative to training, such as record keeping, monitoring student progress, and counseling. 

• Review assigned CBT and classroom lesson plans for content accuracy to guarantee the highest level of Quality Assurance (QA), as corrections, modifications, and updates to established curricula are recommended and incorporated. 

• Support courseware development efforts and maintenance of established training curricula. 

• Support training device development efforts. 

• Participate in at least one annual aircraft familiarization flight as a non-flying, additional crew member. 

• Travel, as required. 

• Perform other duties, as assigned

*Teammates are held accountable for all duties of this job. 

Supervisory Duties: N/A 

Qualification Requirements:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The following requirements are representative of the necessary qualifications. 

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability: 

• Morally and ethically influence others to successfully achieve program goals. 

• Fluently read, write, speak, and understand English. 

• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Possess the ability to interface with students and provide on-the-spot remediation, or determine other courses of action, as necessary. 

• Possess basic knowledge of personal computers and software applications, such as word processing applications, spreadsheets, and databases. 

• Successfully accomplish an annual internal standardization evaluation. 

• Currently possess, or demonstrate the ability to obtain, a SECRET clearance. 

Education and Formal Training: 

Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education, experience, and training, is required.     

Experience: 

Experience as a qualified Receiver Air-to-Air Refueling (AAR) Pilot Flight Instructor, or as a Receiver AAR Aircrew Training System (ATS) Instructor.  Either position must have been held within 5 years of the date of assignment to the KC-46 ATS.  Shall have logged a minimum of 200 flying hours in U.S. Air Force or Allied Nation receiver aircraft, or equivalent flight simulator, with at least 50% occurring in the aircraft.  Tanker AAR Pilot Instructor experience is highly desirable.  Type rating in B-767 preferred. 

Materials and Equipment Directly Used: 

• Computer with software applications, such as word processing and spread sheet programs, printers, and classroom presentation equipment 

• WST, BOT, FuT, PTTP, and KC-46 aircraft, as applicable 

• CBT 

• Student Management System 

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. 

While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is regularly required to sit, use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The teammate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  The teammate must have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. 

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the U.S. export regulations including but not limited to the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations. For roles subject to these regulations, applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person, or FlightSafety must be granted the appropriate authorization from the governing agencies whose technology and information comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires the approval of an export license will be conditional on FlightSafety International’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a timeframe consistent with our business requirements. A “U.S. Person” according to the applicable definitions is a U.S. Citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.  
    
Some positions will require the successful applicant be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance, which may require U.S. Citizenship. 

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from and @flightsafety.com email address.  FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address.  FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.