KC-46 Pilot Instructor

KC-46 - Pilot Instructor

Purpose of position:

The Pilot Instructor is responsible for the accomplishment of all simulator-based training in the Weapon System Trainer (WST), including pre-briefings and debriefings, for U.S. Air Force and Allied Nation KC-46 Pilots attending Initial, Upgrade, Requalification, and Refresher training, as well as Maintenance Personnel attending Engine Run Initial Qualification and Refresher Training . Duties include instructing and measuring training progress of Pilot and Maintenance students who attend established aircrew training curricula.  

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Conduct all Initial, Upgrade, Requalification, and Refresher training using devices, such as a classroom, Pilot Part Task Trainer (PTTP), Boom Operator Part Task Trainer (PTTB), Boom Operator Trainer (BOT), Fuselage Trainer (FuT), WST, and KC-46 aircraft. 

• Conduct other ground-based training, as required, for Aircrew Members in tanker and receiver operating procedures, including diagnosis and remediation of student problems. 

• Conduct Initial and Recurring training for Maintenance Personnel attending Engine Run courses. 

• Conduct briefings, debriefings, and perform counseling with Aircrew Members and Maintenance Personnel to develop and maintain the highest level of student technical acumen and proficiency. 

• Extract student data, analyze results, and prepare for student review sessions. 

• Serve as KC-46 Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) for students and other applicable personnel, as required. 

• Maintain exceptional standards of instruction, knowledge levels, capabilities, and expertise. 

• Develop and maintain exceptional knowledge of KC-46 aircraft systems and operating procedures. 

• Consistently display exceptional knowledge and application of instructional principles and theories pertaining to aircrew training systems. 

• Provide inputs for courseware corrections and modifications, along with updates to training policies and procedures. 

• Operate Student Management System. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or four years combination of education and experience in addition to what is listed below. 

Minimum Experience:

Experience as a qualified Receiver Air-to-Air Refueling (AAR) Pilot Flight Instructor, or as a Receiver AAR Aircrew Training System (ATS) Instructor. Either position must have been held within 5 years of the date of assignment to the KC-46 ATS. Shall have logged a minimum of 200 flying hours in U.S. Air Force or Allied Nation receiver aircraft, or equivalent flight simulator, with at least 50% occurring in the aircraft. Tanker AAR Pilot Instructor experience is highly desirable. Type rating in B-767 preferred. 

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: