Airplane Flight Instructor

About This Role

This role as an Airplane Flight Instructor involves piloting advanced military aircraft and instructing others in flight skills. It suits an experienced pilot with a strong understanding of aviation principles and a background in military or civilian aviation programs.

Responsibilities

• Pilot advanced, single or multi-engine military airplane, high-performance military fighter aircraft on tactical/non-tactical assigned missions using advanced precision instrument flight techniques in conjunction with air navigational aids
• Prepare for flight including securing current and forecast weather information, planning the flight through the study of maps and charts, checking or verifying the airplane is ready for flight, ensuring passengers and crew are briefed, and obtaining proper clearances
• Operate the airplane with the utmost safety, adhering to flight procedures, communicating and coordinating with ground units, monitoring performance, and taking corrective action as required
• Accomplish post-flight activities including maintaining airplane logs and forms, writing flight reports, coordinating with maintenance personnel, and conducting post-flight checks
• Serve as the Air Commander's representative when performing duties as Supervisor of Flying (SOF) and be responsible for the safe and efficient mission accomplishment of the unit
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Eligibility for Dual Status technician positions based on possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment, and required competencies
• Competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts
• Minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level
• 24 months specialized experience working in civilian aviation programs; or, military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, Air National Guard Wing/Operations Group
• Experience in piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the following main-frame/military aircraft: Fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA)
• Experience in reading and applying mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information
• Experience in supervising and/or conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing of flight plans, and conducting crew briefings
• Experience in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning
• Experience in operating aircraft controls and equipment
• Experience in conducting or supervising crew member training on simple to complex mission specific tasks
• Experience in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders