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FlightSafety International · 22 hours ago

BOOM OPERATOR INSTRUCTOR (PT)

Cordero Junction, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company, providing training for pilots and technicians globally. The Boom Operator Instructor is responsible for conducting simulator-based training for U.S. Air Force and Allied Nation KC-46 Boom Operators, ensuring the highest level of student proficiency through various instructional methods.

Aerospace

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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, 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

Assist in other project and development work, as assigned

Operate Student Management System. Perform other duties, as assigned

Other duties, as assigned

Qualification

Boom Operator InstructorAir-to-Air Refueling (AAR)KC-46 aircraft systemsStudent Management SystemBasic computer knowledgeEnglish proficiencyCommunication skills

Required

Current or previously qualified Boom Operator Instructor, equivalent education, experience, and training, is required

Experience as a qualified Air-to-Air Refueling (AAR) Boom Operator Flight Instructor or as a Tanker AAR Aircrew Training System (ATS) Boom Operator 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 tanker or tanker/receiver aircraft, or equivalent flight simulator, with at least 50% 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, as necessary

Possess basic knowledge of personal computers and software applications, such as word processing applications, spreadsheets, and databases

Successfully accomplish an annual internal standardization evaluation

Currently possess, or demonstrate the ability to obtain, a SECRET clearance

Preferred

Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Aviation Operations Associates Degree is highly desired

Company

FlightSafety International

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FlightSafety International is a provider of professional aviation training, simulation equipment and software. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.

Founded in 1951