Flight Engineer Instructor

Full Time JBSA San Antonio, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition

Provide Aircraft Systems/operational procedures instruction in aircraft/ classroom/ simulator and/or practical environments. Assist in development of curriculum for new type courses as required. May provide additional special services such as courseware review and other additional administrative duties such as publications, safety, quality audits, FCIF, scheduling, and other duties as maybe assigned, etc.

• Provides Flight Engineer procedures instruction in aircraft, classroom, and simulator or other platform environments.
• Provides training for Visual Threat Recognition Avoidance Training (VTRAT).
• Must be thoroughly proficient in evaluating, diagnosing, and critiquing student performance; identifying learning difficulties; recognizing objectives not accomplished; and prescribing and conducting remedial instruction.
• Assists in the development of curriculum for new type courses as required.
• Review existing lessons and/or changes to existing lessons.
• Provides suggestions to improve and update training policies and procedures.
• Promotes a positive attitude towards learning and embracing new technologies and tasks.
• Conducts ground training for other crew members to include diagnosis and remediation of student issues.
• Assists in project and development work as assigned.
• Performs administrative duties such as scheduling, record keeping, monitoring student progress, gradebook entries, counseling, quality assurance, safety, security, and maintenance of training programs and equipment.
• Must be physically able to enter and exit both simulator and aircraft as per government regulations and OSHA standards.
• Must be able to stand up and conduct academic instruction in simulator and classrooms for up to six hours each day.
• Must maintain proficiency in operation of essential Aircrew Training Devices.
• Must maintain requirements for CCAF currency.
• Aviation instruction is a highly specialized function that requires the instructor to have prior aircraft operating experience and the ability to hold creditability and the attention of the customer attendees.
• Must acquire and maintain simulated instrument, take‑off, landing, and emergency procedure proficiency as associated with the FE discipline.
• Evaluates instructor personnel in classroom and devices, if required.
• Perform observation flights biennially in MEP status aboard aircraft (as required).
• Ensure compliance with AETCI 36‑2909
• Adhere to periodic testing and evaluations on an annual basis, pass Government evaluation open and closed book exams, and pass flight evaluations on a training device.
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Shall have been previously qualified as an Instructor Flight Engineer with at least 200 hours or 2 years of C‑5 instructor flight engineer experience. Will possess a minimum of an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college as outlined in AFI 36‑2304.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional literature. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to management, and colleagues.

Ability to comprehend and apply basic mathematical skills.

Working knowledge of computers and software applications,…