RC/WC-135 Instructor Pilot

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To deliver CTI developed courseware through instruction/facilitation in a classroom environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelors degree in aviation or related field.

Training and Experience: Previous instructor experience in any RC/OC/WC-135, E-3A, E-4, E-8 or KC-135 model in the last seven years or qualified as a contract pilot instructor in any aircraft listed above within the preceding two years.

Must complete a formal Criterion Referenced Instruction (CRI) course within six months after start of training as an instructor. Completion of the Air Combat Command Classroom. Instructor Course or MAJCOM equivalent, satisfies the CRI requirement.

Preferred qualifications: Previous pilot instructor experience in last two years any RC/WC-135 or KC-135 model, or qualified as a contract instructor in any aircraft listed above within the preceding two years. More than 2,000 flying hours in aircraft listed above. Previous experience as an academic platform instructor. Previous receiver in-flight refueling experience. Previous experience as a training device (simulator) instructor. Qualified in aircraft listed above within the preceding four years.

Skills: Possess excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills; handle multiple tasks; flexible in work assignments; and work with little to no supervision.

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain/maintain a clearance of Security or higher.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instructs and measures training progress of student Pilots who train in the established aircrew training curriculum.

• Conducts briefings and debriefings and counsels with Pilots to develop and maintain a high level of proficiency.

• Provides inputs for courseware corrections and modifications and updates training syllabi, plans, policies and procedures.

• Provides technical assistance and aircraft system operating expertise in developing and correcting RC-135 Flight Manual content.

• Provide subject matter and training knowledge expertise in development and testing of new aircrew training devices (simulators, cockpit procedure trainers and desk-top training aides.

• Responsible for operating 2 near category D type full motion simulators valued at approximately $30M.

• Authentically role-plays air traffic control, command and control authorities, other on-board crew positions and other aircraft to provide realistic aircraft operations.

• Conducts full spectrum simulator and ground academic training of initial qualification, requalification and upgrading co-pilots, pilots and instructor pilot candidates in RC-135 aircaft normal, abnormal and emergency operating procedures and techniques, including diagnosis and remediation of student performance problems.

• Assist in projects and development work as assigned.

• Performs administrative duties relative to training such as recordkeeping, monitoring student progress, counseling, training development and maintenance of training programs.

• Serves as aircraft type Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) for students and other personnel as required.

• Maintains a high level of subject knowledge, capability and expertise.

• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None