Flight Instructor Pilot Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Description

Contract Instructor Pilots will:

• Conduct quality academic instruction that covers applicable formal course syllabi and instruction guide requirements
• Conduct quality aircrew training device instruction, accomplish applicable syllabus and mission guide requirements, and adhere to published wing standards
• Maintain weapons system expertise
• Prepare classrooms or briefing rooms for instruction before the scheduled lesson or aircrew training device mission
• Clean-up classrooms or briefing rooms, returning them to the pre-class or pre-mission condition
• Evaluate and record student academic training, aircrew training device performance, and verbally debrief all errors      committed
• Conduct remedial student academic or aircrew training device instruction when required.
• Coordinate recommended corrective action and remedial training with the Lead Instructor and active-duty supervisors
• Conduct student academic evaluations IAW applicable syllabi and correct to 100% by reviewing incorrect responses with students
• Monitor courseware currency in applicable academic and trainer areas of responsibility and submit recommended revisions to the Lead Instructor
• Support lesson plan and mission guide revision efforts
• Support aircrew training device scenario design and programming efforts when directed by the Lead Instructor
• Review test analysis and critique summaries to identify instruction and testing that requires revision and make      recommended revisions
• Coordinate lesson revision inputs with the Lead Instructor, other CIPs, and Courseware subcontractors, if required
• Review monthly/quarterly flying literature, safety reports and Service publications for updated information to be      incorporated into training materials
• Participate in Safety Investigation Board (SIB), Accident Investigation Board (AIB), and Flying Evaluation Board (FEB) proceedings as directed by the Training Operations Manager
• Perform related additional duties as assigned by the Site Director or applicable manager
• Meet suspense dates for applicable new lessons and lesson revisions
• Be available for student assistance, questions, and "sandbag" missions when not scheduled for formal academic instruction, aircrew training device instruction, or courseware development and revisions.
• Provide Special Weapons and Tactics Training (SWATT) when scheduled (if required)
• Conduct Instrument Refresher Course instruction (if qualified and required)

Requirements

 SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

This position is located at a facility that will require special access clearance

• Must have an active secret clearance with a completed investigation within the last 6 years.
• Must be able to attain and maintain F-35 Special Access Program (SAP) access
• Candidates must have a final/transferable DoD Secret security clearance
• Must be a US citizen

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline; or 
• Equivalent experience/combined education, with 14 years or more of professional experience or 12 years of professional      experience with a related Master's degree

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a minimum of 1,500 hours experience in fourth and/or fifth generation fighter aircraft as a pilot (F-22, F-18,  F-16, F-15, A-10)
• Must have experience as a Military Instructor Pilot (IP) and multi-ship flight lead in tactical fighter aircraft
• Must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
• Position may require candidate to participate in deployed operations to support customer requirements
• Strong, proven verbal communications skills
• Proven successful experience with instructional products and services, evaluating pilot training and leading pilot students
• Basic MS Office suite skills

DESIRED SKILLS

• Experience with F-35 program highly desired
• Past experience with F-35 pilot training      curriculum
• F-35 system knowledge
• F-35 Full Mission Simulator experience
• Familiarity with the F-35 ALIS program
• Prior experience in delivering Military Pilot Academic and Simulator Training in fourth and/or fifth generation tactical fighter aircraft
• Experience with advanced sensor systems such as NVS, LANTIRN, Helmet Mounted Cuing, and the latest weapons inventory.
• Graduate of formal military Academic Instructor Course (AIC).
• Formal Training Unit (FTU) or Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) Instructor Pilot experience
• Fighter Weapons Instructor Course (FWIC)
• Top Gun: Weapons Tactics Instructor (WTI) graduate.
• Standardization/Evaluation Flight Examiner (SEFE); NATOPS Evaluator experience
• Experience with training management systems (TMS), learning management systems (LMS), and electronic grade books.

Language Skills

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the complex word and technical documents/diagrams.  Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing and work effectively as part of a team.

Reasoning Ability and Mathematical Skills 

Must be able to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable. Must be able to calculate figures and numbers, and percentages and be able to draw and interpret graphs. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment and physical characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds.  
• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladders. 
• Must be able to accommodate confined spaces.  
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under equipment.  
• Must be able to detect odors, noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect discrepancies of malfunctioning equipment. 
• Must be able to distinguish colors. 
• Shop floor environment.  
• Will be working in areas with risk of injury from electrical applications, moving mechanical parts, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems under pressure and electrical motion systems.  
• May be exposed to conditions of extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.  

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.