About This Role
This role involves being a full-time civilian employee and a member of an Air Force Reserve unit, holding equivalent Reserve military rank and responsibilities. As an Airplane Flight Instructor, you will conduct training for both active duty and Reserve aircrew members, ensuring the highest level of combat mission readiness.
Responsibilities
- Conduct training for the upgrade of unqualified active duty and/or Reserve aircrew members and proficiency training for qualified Active Duty, Reservists and ART personnel
- Analyze and interpret unit training objectives, developing training programs and training other instructors to maintain the highest level of combat mission readiness of assigned crewmembers
- Fly as an aircrew member in unit aircraft in support of the unit mission, as required
- Represent the unit by participating in discussions, meetings or serving on panels or committees
Requirements
- Logged 2,000 or more total pilot time (accumulation of primary, secondary, instructor, evaluator, simulator and student time), or 1,300 hours Primary Flight Time (primary, secondary, instructor, and evaluator time) or Instructor Pilot time
- Instructor qualified in unit Model Design Series (MDS)
- Knowledge of and skill in the application of rated aviator expertise as a pilot
- Knowledge of and ability to formulate plans and courses pertaining to flying operations and unit flying training activities
- Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, and techniques for employment of unit-assigned aircraft
- Knowledge of flying operations and the unit mission
- Knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force Reserve entities, other MAJCOMS and Air Force in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations
- Ability to resolve complex issues and maintain good working relations
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Important Details
- Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work; duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week must be clearly identified
- Credit will be given for all qualifying volunteer experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social)
