RiverTech, an Akima Company, we are dedicated to bringing innovative solutions to our customers’ complex engineering and operational challenges. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to innovation, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.
Responsibilities:
This position supports USAFE’s Aircrew Training; Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC); Academic; and Simulator (ATLAS) III contract. The Instructor is responsible for all aspects of Performance Work Statement specified ground-based training of F-16CG Block 50 pilots. Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Conduct academic training including Cockpit/Crew Resource Management (CRM), Instrument Refresher Course (IRC), Theater Indoctrination (TI), Local Area Orientation (LAO), Mission Qualification (MQT) and Flight Lead (FL) academics.
- Conduct simulator training, including Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) and Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) in support of USAFE aircrew training. Act as console operator and credibly fly a Full Mission Trainer (FMT) or part-task device simulator cockpit as flight lead or wingman.
- Provide tactical academic instruction on basic mission sets and weapons employment (with assistance from squadron Weapons and Tactics personnel) on topics such as Basic Flight Maneuvering, Tactical Intercepts and Advanced Combat Maneuvering.
- Perform annual proficiency checks of Contractor personnel as console instructors on a syllabus directed device events, such as Situational Emergency Procedure Training (SEPT), Mission Emergency Procedures Evaluation (MEPE), Night Vision Goggles. (NVG), Local Area Orientation (LAO), etc.
- Contract instructors are eligible to participate in familiarization flights in order to complement their aircrew training skills.
- Assist as a Subject Matter Expert in the development of curriculum for new type courses as required.
- Act as a Lesson Subject Matter Expert to review existing lessons and/or changes to existing lessons.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5-years’ experience in A-10, F-15, F-16, F-22, F-35, F-18, or F-117 aircraft.
- Minimum of 500 hours in one or any combination of A-10, F-15, F-16, F-22, F-35, F-18, or F-117 aircraft.
- Pilot or WSO Instructor (i.e. “K” prefix in Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC)) experience in A-10, F-15, F-16, F-22, F-35, F-18, or F-117 aircraft.
- Able to fly the simulator in the capacity of a 2 or 4-ship flight lead using current tactics and employment standards. These instructors shall maintain ground training currency (IRC, CRM, etc.) and be physically qualified to perform these duties.
- Must have basic Word, Excel, and Power Point Skills.
- Completion of the Air Combat Command (ACC) Classroom Instructor Course or equivalent is a plus!
- Knowledgeable on the Air Traffic Control service and radio procedures is preferred.
- Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.
- Must be a US citizen.
- Must have a current Secret security clearance (or, used within the past 24 months).
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Distributed Mission Operations (DMO).
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Domestic and international travel as required.
- Must be able to operate simulator and computer equipment.
- Must have eyesight (correctable) to adequately see instructional guides and equipment in a cockpit using subdued lighting.
- Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under machinery.
- Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and its surrounding environment.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work in a regular office environment; communicate via personal computer, telephone and fax.
- Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock.
- Will at times be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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