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Minimum of 2000 hours of flight time as a C-130/L-382 Flight Engineer * Previous experience in curriculum development. * Ability to hold creditability and the attention of the customer attendees.

C-130 L-382 Instructor Flight Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$59K - $67K/yr

Minimum of 2000 hours of flight time as a C-130/L-382 Flight Engineer * Previous experience in curriculum development. * Ability to hold creditability and the attention of the customer attendees.

You will be the C-5M Flight Engineer for the flight test team which is responsible for advancing advanced aircraft capabilities. What You Will Be Doing As the C-5M Flight Engineer you will be ...

C-130 Avionics SME

Warner Robins, GA · On-site

$26.25 - $34.25/hr

Title: C-130 Avionics SME KBR is hiring an experienced C-130 Avionics SME to support avionics ... Provide engineering input for ground/flight test procedures, certification activities, and ...

C-130 Avionics SME

Warner Robins, GA · On-site

$26.25 - $34.25/hr

Title: C-130 Avionics SME KBR is hiring an experienced C-130 Avionics SME to support avionics ... Provide engineering input for ground/flight test procedures, certification activities, and ...

Title: C-130 Aircraft Systems SME Program Summary: KBR is seeking a highly experienced C-130 ... Provide propulsion engineering support for T56-A-15 engine performance, reliability, and ...

KC-130 Pilot (California)

California, MO · On-site

$155K - $225K/yr

This position serves as a pilot for C/KC-130 aircraft, supporting flight test, aerial refueling ... Engineering related masters preferred.* A minimum of 1,500 flight hours as Pilot-in-Command* 2 ...

C-130 Pilot

California, MD · On-site

$155K - $225K/yr

C-130 Pilot KBR is seeking a highly qualified C/KC-130 Pilot to support tasking at the Naval Air ... Engineering related masters preferred. * A minimum of 1,500 flight hours as Pilot-in-Command * 2 ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for c 130 flight engineer in the United States is $45.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.69 and $58.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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C-130 Flight Engineers typically earn between $70,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, rank, and military or civilian employment. Military flight engineers often receive additional benefits such as housing allowances and retirement plans, while civilian positions may vary based on employer and location.
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C-130 L-382 Instructor Flight Engineer

Caeus

Tampa, FL

$59K - $67K/yr

Part-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

About This Role

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide C130/L-382 instruction in flight and performance manual subjects.

  • Provide instruction in crew resource management and night vision systems.

  • Ensure all instruction is conducted with safety as the number one priority.

  • Develop curriculum, syllabus, lesson plan and courseware for courses.

  • Generate post training evaluation reports.

  • Direct, coordinate and lead all activity for the aircrew during simulator training sessions.

  • Operate simulator Instructor Operator Station (IOS) during fixed training device/simulator training sessions.

  • Maintain a current level of knowledge by attending training courses and self-study.

  • Hold creditability and the attention of the customer attendees.

  • Display excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Clearly express procedures and physical processes and concepts to both our domestic and international customers.

  • Maintain math skills necessary to conduct aviation related mission planning/execution such flight plans, fuel consumption

  • Calculations and other performance calculations.

  • Display sufficient intellectual and personal skills to evaluate, and where necessary, re-direct students.

  • Maintain proficient with Microsoft Office software.

  • Work a flexible schedule.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Minimum of seven years' experience as a flight engineer and three years' experience as a C-130/L-382 Aircraft Flight Engineer Instructor

  • Minimum of 2000 hours of flight time as a C-130/L-382 Flight Engineer

  • Previous experience in curriculum development.

  • Ability to hold creditability and the attention of the customer attendees.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to clearly express procedures and physical processes and concepts to both our domestic and international customers.

  • Math skills necessary to conduct aviation related flight plans and fuel consumption calculations.

  • Sufficient intellectual and personal skills to evaluate, and where necessary, re-direct attendees.

  • Detail oriented

  • Proficient with Microsoft office software

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule

Preferred Skills

  • Associate's degree

  • Night vision goggle (NVG) experience

  • Airdrop experience

  • Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Candidate must be able to provide US military or civil airline records of prior flight and/or simulator time.

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

  • Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

This job operates in office, classroom, and simulator environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Ability to do foreign travel for extended assignments.

  • Ability to stand up and conduct academic instruction in classrooms, simulator or other platform for up to eight hours each day

  • Ability to hear and tolerate simulation vibration and acoustic environment.

  • Ability to climb stairs to enter and exit simulator.

  • Ability to sit in normal instructional type aircraft chair, lift hands above head and reach controls as necessary.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com

Position Type

On Call (Fixed Term)

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com.