Contract Instructor Pilot
Provide academic and simulator training for F-15EX pilots at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
Valiant is hiring a F-15EX Instructor Pilot (IP)/Instructor Weapons System Operator (IWSO) for the PACAF Simulator Instructor contract at Kadena AB, Japan to serve as the Air-to-Ground SME in the transition from the F-15C to the F-15EX. This position supports PACAF's Simulator Instructor Pilot (SIP) program and is responsible for all aspects of Performance Work Statement-specified academic and simulator training of F-15EX pilots.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducts simulator training in Full Mission Trainer (FMT) & Mission Training Center (MTC) in support of Air Force and Joint RAP/DMO/LVC events and basic mission skills training in support of PACAF pilot training.
- Conduct academic training to include Instrument Refresher Course (IRC), Local Area Orientation (LAO), Mission Qualification (MQT), Flight Lead, and Instructor Upgrade Training.
- Provide: (1) All site-specific basic console operations. (2) Console operation while providing instruction. (3) Direct/support instruction (i.e. "over the shoulder" or while flying the simulator).
- Perform administrative duties such as scheduling, record keeping, monitoring student progress, completing training event grade sheets and conduct quality assurance, safety, security, and maintenance of training programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to maintain ground training currency (IRC, CRM, etc.) and be physically qualified to perform these duties.
- Able to read, write, speak, and understand English; have basic Microsoft Office skills.
- Previous fighter instructor experience in F-15E, F-15EX, F/A-18E/F, F-22A, F-35 or compatible aircraft as an instructor ("K" prefix).
- Ability to work flexible schedule to support customer requirements.
Desired Qualifications
- Extensive experience with Air-to-Ground mission planning and F-15E/EX Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) software.
- Experience with A/G smart weapons systems: JDAM, L-JDAM, SDB, Standoff Smart Weapons.
- Experience with Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS).
- Previous F-15E/EX experience within last 5 years as an Instructor (K/W/T prefix).
- USAF Fighter Weapons School graduate.
- Previous simulator instructor.
- Familiarity with Distributed Mission Operations (DMO).
Physical Requirements
- Must meet the physical demands described herein to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be physically able to enter and egress the simulator.
- Must be able to stand up and conduct academic instruction in classrooms for up to six hours a day.
- Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.
Additional Info
Clearance Requirement
Active Secret Clearance with SAP. Top Secret/SAP Clearance preferred.
Physical Requirements
Must meet the physical demands described herein to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be physically able to enter and egress the simulator. Must be able to stand up and conduct academic instruction in classrooms for up to six hours a day. Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.
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