Assistant Flight Simulator Operator Jobs in Florida

JOB TITLE: P-3 Flight Engineer Instructor

LOCATION: National Air Training Center, Jacksonville, FL

COMPANY OVERVIEW
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POSITION SUMMARY

The P-3 Flight Engineer Instructor trains and evaluates students on Lockheed Martin P-3 aircraft systems, normal procedures, emergency procedures, crew coordination, risk management, and simulator operations. This role supports classroom and Operational Flight Simulator instruction in accordance with CBP/AMO policy, and P-3 training standards/Operators Manual.

DUTIES

·        Provide classroom instruction on P-3 fuel systems, air condition and pressurization, weight and balance, electrical, engine, hydraulics, propeller, aircraft performance, foul weather, Crew Resource Management (CRM), normal, and emergency procedures.

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·        Conduct P-3 Operational Flight Simulator training and demonstrate normal and emergency procedures to AMO standards.

·        Create and maintain systems quizzes and systems/procedures exams along with administering, grading, filing, and uploading completed quizzes and exams to OpStar.

·        Evaluate P-3 flight engineer student competency, proficiency, risk management, and positional skills as defined by CBP/AMO policies.

·        Maintain proficiency in all P-3 OFT normal and emergency maneuvers and demonstrate procedures in accordance with the P-3 Operators Manual and AMO evaluation standards.

·        Develop realistic, experience-appropriate simulator scenarios for P-3 flight crews.

·        Create and update lesson plans, training materials, exams, simulator scenarios, grade sheets, and related P-3 instructional documentation.

·        Advise AMO on P-3 training materials, evaluation tools, and aircraft-specific instructional content.

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·        Maintain an expert level of knowledge of the CBP P-3 Operators Manual and all applicable CBP Air and Marine Operations flight publications.

·        Coordinate training calendars for Pilot in Command (PIC) / Second in Command (SIC) events and provide simulator user certification support.

·        Provide simulator training and proficiency certification for new users of the P-3 Simulators (including AMO personnel and other users of the AMO-owned simulators).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·        3-5 years as a P-3 Flight Engineer Instructor, with recent experience within 2 years of hire.

·        Comprehensive knowledge of P-3 Orion aircraft systems, avionics, navigation, engines, mission equipment, aircraft performance, safety protocols, and aviation regulations.

·        A strong understanding of aviation regulations and safety protocols is essential.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·        Familiarity with flight simulator instruction, CBP P-3 Operators Manual, AMO flight publications, CRM, risk management, and OpSTAR record uploads.

·        FAA Flight Engineer Certificate or military equivalent preferred.

ABOUT APV

APV is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or marital status.