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AC-130J Contract Instructor (CI) Pilot Part-Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Flexible Schedule
Professional Development
Security clearance sponsorship
team environment
opportunity for certification

Job Description

The AC-130J Academic/Simulator Contract Instructor (CI) Pilot position is a specialized role within the defense and aviation training sector, focused on providing expert formal aircrew academic and simulator flight training. The hiring organization is involved in high-level military aviation training, preparing officer and enlisted personnel for critical roles that include initial qualification, mission qualification, requalification, instructor upgrades, weapons systems officer (WSO) upgrade, and key staff student training. The organization operates with a commitment to excellence and precision, ensuring that all aircrew members are well-equipped to conduct close air support, air interdiction, and armed reconnaissance missions with the AC-130J aircraft.

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Job Requirements

  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college
  • Must be available a minimum of 20 hours per week
  • Must be current as a pilot in the AC-130J within the previous two years or within the previous 8 years if the candidate has performed 8 years of military operational flying duty at the time of hire with at least two years or 200 hours experience as an in-flight instructor in the AC-130J H/U/W/J
  • Waivers possible for candidates not meeting the above requirements but have prior AC-130 experience and/or have experience as an AC-130J contract instructor
  • The selected candidate must be able to obtain a minimum of an active SECRET clearance and will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US citizenship, for access to classified information and communications security (COMSEC) material
  • Creative, responsive and adaptive in a dynamic environment
  • Solid interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to communicate orally, write, read, and comprehend English

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college
  • Current or former AC-130J Pilot with recent operational flying experience
  • Experience conducting flight instruction
  • Familiarity with emergency procedures and tactical operations related to AC-130J
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
  • Proficient in oral and written English communication
  • Eligible to obtain an active SECRET clearance

Job Duties

  • Provide instruction in AC-130J emergency procedures training, systems operation, instrument flight, and tactical operations
  • Provide academic and simulator refresher training to qualified AC-130J aircrew members
  • Assist in the instructional systems design (ISD) process in designing, developing of and ensuring all AC-130J courseware is correctly applied
  • Become a Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) certified instructor
  • Perform other duties as directed by the management team
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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