Pilot Instructor
Location: Little Rock AFB, AR
Clearance: Secret
Travel: <10%
Job Description
Summary/Objective
Provide C-130J aircraft systems/operational procedures instruction in aircraft/ classroom/ simulator and/or practical environments. Assist as Subject Matter Expert 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 assigned, etc.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential job functions for this position include:
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Provides C-130J Pilot procedures instruction in aircraft, classroom, and simulator or other platform environments.
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Provides training for Visual Threat Recognition Avoidance Training (VTRAT).
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Perform duties as a simulator operator as required.
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Provides Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Instrument Refresher Course (IRC) training.
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Must be thoroughly proficient in evaluating, diagnosing, and critiquing student performance; identifying learning difficulties; recognizing objectives not accomplished; and prescribing and conducting remedial instruction.
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Assists as a Subject Matter Expert in the development of curriculum for new type courses as required.
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Acts as a Lesson Subject Matter Expert to review existing lessons and/or changes to existing lessons as required.
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Provides suggestions to improve and update training policies and procedures.
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Promotes a positive attitude towards learning and embracing new technologies and tasks.
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Conducts ground training for other crew members to include diagnosis and remediation of student issues.
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Assists in project and development work as assigned.
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Performs administrative duties such as scheduling, record keeping, monitoring student progress, counseling, quality assurance, safety, security, and maintenance of training programs and equipment.
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Must be physically able to enter simulator, experience simulator motion and take cognizance of attendees’ safety when on board the simulator.
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Must be able to stand up and conduct academic instruction in simulator and classrooms for up to six hours each day.
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Must maintain proficiency in operation of essential Aircrew Training Devices.
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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.
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Must acquire and maintain instrument, take-off, landing, and emergency procedure proficiency.
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Evaluates instructor personnel in classroom and devices, if required.
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Perform observation flights biennially in MEP status aboard aircraft (as required).
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Other duties as assigned
Competencies
Required skills and abilities to effectively perform this position include, but are not limited to:
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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional literature.
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Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
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Ability to effectively present information to management, and colleagues.
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Ability to comprehend and calculate ratios and percentages, ability to comprehend and apply principles of modern algebra.
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Solid technology skills are required, including a deep understanding of multiple database technologies, enterprise systems integration, and software evaluation techniques.
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The ability to translate differing and possibly conflicting customer needs and preferences into design requirements is essential as well as the ability to reverse engineer business processes and tools.
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The ability to analyze, identify and solve a variety of problems is critical.
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Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree and at least eight years total flying experience, five year military. Preferred specialized experience or knowledge: experience, with at least two years or 200 hours C-130J Pilot flight instructor and training management experience. Applicant must have recent experience as a C-130J Instructor Pilot or Evaluator Pilot, completion of a formal USAF Instructor training course and be eligible for the appropriate security clearance.
Work Environment, Programs, and Tools
This position operates in a cubicle environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position will be on site at Little Rock AFB, AR and will require adherence to the Government site hours of operation. This position is a full-time hourly non-exempt position, expected to work 80 hours a payroll period. This position may require evening/weekend work and work outside of the Government site hours of operations when Program support is needed. The ability to work overtime is required. The employee is occasionally required to work holidays, weekends and odd shifts.
Travel
Must be willing and able to travel. Domestic and International travel may be required.
Security Clearance
DoD Secret Clearance is required or the ability to obtain one.
Other Duties
This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of activities, duties, responsibilities, and standards required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO Statement
NOVA Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity, consistent with Title VII), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
