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BOOM OPERATOR INSTRUCTOR (PT)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program

Job Description

FlightSafety International is recognized globally as the premier professional aviation training company, specializing in providing advanced training solutions and flight simulators for commercial, government, and military aviation sectors. Established as a leader in the industry, FlightSafety delivers comprehensive flight training programs that cater to pilots, technicians, and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. The company operates the world's largest fleet of sophisticated full-flight simulators and provides award-winning maintenance training through its Learning Centers strategically located across the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom. These state-of-the-art facilities are designed to ensure that aviation personnel receive the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Education equivalent to Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Aviation Operations Associates Degree is highly desired
  • Current or prior qualification as a Boom Operator Instructor or equivalent education, experience, and training is required
  • Experience as a qualified Air-to-Air Refueling (AAR) Boom Operator Flight Instructor or Tanker ATS Boom Operator Instructor within the last 5 years
  • Minimum 200 flying hours logged in U.S. Air Force or Allied Nation tanker or tanker/receiver aircraft or equivalent flight simulator, with at least 50 percent in the aircraft
  • Ability to influence others morally and ethically to achieve goals
  • Fluent in English reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to interface with students for remediation or alternative actions
  • Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
  • Successful completion of annual internal standardization evaluation
  • Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance or currently possess one

Job Qualifications

  • Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Aviation Operations Associates Degree is highly desired
  • Current or previously qualified Boom Operator Instructor or equivalent education, experience, and training
  • Experience as a qualified Air-to-Air Refueling (AAR) Boom Operator Flight Instructor or Tanker AAR Aircrew Training System (ATS) Boom Operator Instructor within the last 5 years
  • Logged a minimum of 200 flying hours in U.S. Air Force or Allied Nation tanker or tanker/receiver aircraft or equivalent flight simulator, with at least 50 percent occurring in the aircraft
  • Morally and ethically influence others to successfully achieve program goals
  • Fluently read, write, speak, and understand English
  • Display excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrate ability to work with minimum supervision and in conjunction with other personnel
  • Possess the ability to interface with students and provide on-the-spot remediation or determine other courses of action
  • Possess basic knowledge of personal computers and software applications
  • Successfully accomplish an annual internal standardization evaluation
  • Currently possess or demonstrate the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance

Job Duties

  • Conduct briefings, debriefings, and perform counseling with Boom Operators to develop and maintain the highest level of student proficiency
  • Extract student data, analyze results, and prepare for student review sessions
  • Conduct training using devices such as a classroom, Boom Operator Part Task Trainer (PTTB), Boom Operator Trainer (BOT), Fuselage Trainer (FuT), Weapon System Trainer (WST), Pilot Part Task Trainer (PTTP), and KC-46 aircraft
  • Conduct other ground-based training as required for Boom Operator crew members in tanker operating procedures, including diagnosis and remediation of student problems
  • Serve as KC-46 Boom Operator Subject Matter Expert for students and other applicable personnel
  • 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
  • Assist in other project and development work as assigned
  • Operate Student Management System
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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