CH-F Instructor​/Operator

Overview

CH-47F Helicopter Instructor/Operator - Laupheim, Germany

Company Overview Statement:
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X GTS has a requirement for an Instructor /Operator (IO) in support of the German Air Force in Laupheim, Germany. The CH 47F Instructor Pilot delivers high quality simulator instruction for the CH-47F Transportable Flight Proficiency Simulator (TFPS) devices and serves as a technical expert in CH 47F aircrew training. This role oversees mission setup, instruction, evaluation, and simulator operation required under W-TRS TDL 047 and reports directly to the V2X-GTS Program Manager.

The successful candidate must be a United States citizen, with proof of citizenship and a current U.S. passport. Standard work week is five (5) days per week for up to eight (8) hours per day while at OCONUS work site(s).

• Advanced Instruction:
  Deliver advanced CH-47F flight instruction following the U.S. Army Aircrew Training Manual (ATM)
• Core Systems:
  Train pilots in aircraft systems, instrument flight, and flight management system operation
• Emergency Procedures:
  Teach emergency response protocols and critical flight safety procedures
• Tactical Operations:
  Instruct students in mission scenarios, terrain flight, combat tactics, and gunnery
• Environmental Modes:
  Provide day, night, and Night Vision Goggle (NVG) instruction
• Flight Briefings:
  Conduct formal pre-flight briefs, in-flight instruction, and comprehensive post-flight debriefs

• Multi-Environment Assessment:
  Mentor German student pilots across classroom, simulator, and in-flight environments
• Progression Testing:
  Conduct end-of-stage check rides and formal evaluations under applicable ATMs
• Aviation Regulations:
  Ensure compliance with Aircrew Training Manuals and FAA Order 7110.65 air traffic standards
• Flight Plan Critique:
  Review and critique pilot flight planning for accuracy, providing corrective guidancep
• Records Management:
  Document performance grades and feedback in Individual Aircrew Training Folders (IATF)
• After Action Reviews:
  Facilitate formal After Action Reviews (AARs) to track pilot development

• IO Support:
  Provide Instructor/Operator (IO) support, services, and oversight for all TADSS platform so
• Scenario Development:
  Build simulator profiles featuring instrument flight, fault insertion, and weather control
• Mission Configuration:
  Configure simulators with requested mission scenarios, weather, and active flight planning data
• Pre-Flight Prep:
  Check in aircrews and provide required operational publications, forms, and checklists
  
  Event Monitoring:
  Monitor real-time simulator training events to answer questions and provide instant feedback

• SME Advisory:
  Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for aircrew training manuals, aviation procedures, and simulator employment
• Courseware Design:
  Develop, update, and deliver tutorials, courseware, and Programs of Instruction (POIs) in a format that meets host country expectations
• Continuous Improvement:
  Recommend targeted updates to courses, SOPs, and training materials to improve efficiency
• SOP Management:
  Author and maintain a flight simulator training Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) governing qualifications
• Standards Alignment:
  Determine training objectives, scope, and criteria to meet U.S. Army and host nation standards

• TADSS Inspections:
  Conduct pre-flight/post-flight simulator inspections, operational readiness checks, and maintenance test flights
• Equipment Troubleshooting:
  Assist with maintenance assessments and troubleshoot TADSS weapon simulation equipment
• Facility Infrastructure:
  Coordinate annual services for LCT HVAC and generator systems following OEM manuals
• Asset Accountability:
  Safeguard government and company property, materials, and training facilities
• Device Scheduling:
  Prepare simulator flight hour utilization and scheduling reports to maximize uptime