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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is currently looking for full-time civilian F-22 Simulator Pilot Instructor (Supervisory), GS-2181-14 located at the 1st Training Support Squadron, Hampton, Langley AFB, VA.
Recruitment and Relocation Incentives available based on eligibility.
NO 180-DAY WAIVER REQUIRED
Salary Range: $127,646 - $165,945
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
In this role, you will serve as a first level supervisor planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory instructors assigned. Employee also serves as a fighter aircraft simulator and academic instructor for students enrolled in fifth generation fighter aircraft graduate flying training programs. Develops goals, monitors and evaluates training program success, and provides technical expertise to program changes.
Minimum Flight Hour Requirements (Flight Logs are mandatory):
1500 Total Flight Hours
250 Pilot-In-Command Hours
75 Night Flying Hours
75 flight hours of Instrument Time (at least 10 hours must be in actual instrument conditions)
500 Instructor Time Flight Hours (Fixed Wing)
NOTE: position requires prior fighter aviation instructor experience
Mandatory documents:
Flight Logs
FAA Certifications, following will be accepted:
Fixed wing with Instrument rating
Certificated flight instructor
Military instructor pilot rating
DD 214 (Member 4)
Qualifications:
Must be a US Civilian
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position
MUST have fighter aviation experience to be considered.
Previous experience as an instructor/mission commander in fighter aircraft (F-15, F-16, F-18, F-22, F-35, etc), airborne radar experience, and/or graduation from USAF Weapons School, USN Weapons School (Top Gun), or experience as a USAF Aggressor is highly desired and be knowledgeable in RADAR, AIM-120, and AIM-9 systems.
Knowledge of aircraft systems and operating procedures, advanced instrument techniques, aerobatic maneuvers, close formation flying, high-speed low-level flight, aerial refueling, aggressor and defensive combat, and range missions with ordnance, as well as knowledge of 4th and/or 5th generation fighter aircraft, and of the operation, characteristics, and limitations of the corresponding aircraft simulator.
Knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, and programs related to curriculum development, instructional techniques, and training resources.
Knowledge of the Instructional Systems Development (ISD) process, requirements of fighter pilot training, and the pilot training syllabus.
Skill in the use of a variety of computer applications and software, to include simulator systems sufficient to meet desired learning objectives and to demonstrate flying procedures and maneuvers. Ability to teach multiple academic courses while using computer based teaching aides.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.