Test Flight Engineer Instructor MA

SUMMARY:

The Test Flight Engineer Instructor will be responsible for assessing and ensuring simulator fidelity. The Test Flight Engineer Instructor will also provide Aircraft Systems/operational procedures instruction in aircraft/ classroom/ simulator and/or practical environments as needed. Assist as Subject Matter Expert in development of curriculum for new type courses as required. May provide additional special services such as courseware review and other additional administrative duties such as publications safety quality audits FCIF scheduling and other duties as maybe assigned etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

Execute flight test plans.

Provide on-site test management data collection briefing debriefing and configuration control.

Annually fly aboard a C-5 in Mission Essential Personnel (MEP) status (or IAW applicable MAJCOM supplement to AFI 11-401) aboard the respective MDS during local flying missions.

Support customer acceptance test procedures.

Support development of training packages based on test results and lessons learned.

Provides Flight Engineer procedures instruction in aircraft classroom and simulator or other platform environments.

Provides training for Visual Threat Recognition Avoidance Training (VTRAT).

Must be thoroughly proficient in evaluating diagnosing and critiquing student performance; identifying learning difficulties; recognizing objectives not accomplished; and prescribing and conducting remedial instruction.

Assists as a Subject Matter Expert in the development of curriculum for new type courses as required.

Acts as a Lesson Subject Matter Expert to review existing lessons and/or changes to existing lessons.

Conducts ground training for other crewmembers to include diagnosis and remediation of student issues.

Assists in project and development work as assigned.

Performs administrative duties such as scheduling record keeping monitoring student progress gradebook entries counseling quality assurance safety security and maintenance of training programs and equipment.

Must be physically able to enter and exit both simulator and aircraft as per government regulations and OSHA standards.

Must be able to stand up and conduct academic instruction in simulator and classrooms for up to six hours each day.

Must maintain proficiency in operation of essential Aircrew Training Devices.

Must maintain requirements for CCAF currency.

Must acquire and maintain instrument take-off landing and emergency procedure proficiency.

Ensure compliance with AETCI 36-2909

Must agree to a one-year contractual commitment (owe pro-rated cost reimbursement to the Government if termination occurs before one year);

Adhere to periodic testing and evaluations on an annual basis pass Government evaluation open and closed book exams and pass flight evaluations on a training device.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree at a regionally accredited educational institution. Previously qualified as an Instructor Flight Engineer with a minimum of 200 hours of experience; or 2 years of C-5 Instructor Flight Engineer experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read analyze and interpret common professional literature. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to management and colleagues.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to comprehend and calculate ratios and percentages ability to comprehend and apply principles of modern algebra.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Solid technology skills are required including a deep understanding of multiple database technologies enterprise systems integration and software evaluation techniques. The ability to translate differing and possibly conflicting customer needs and preferences into design requirements is essential as well as the ability to reverse engineer business processes and tools. The ability to analyze identify and solve a variety of problems is critical.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

CITIZENSHIP:

U.S. Citizenship. Must be able to obtain a Secret Level Clearance

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Experienced and proficient in the use of standard Personal Computer productivity software tools including word processors spreadsheets presentation graphics project management and databases.

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.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles electrical shock moving parts and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The employee is occasionally required to work holidays weekends and odd shifts.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Comply with company policies and procedures and work instructions

Follow company standards of professionalism

Treat customers and coworkers with respect

Be honest and dedicated in your work

Follow directions of supervisory and management staff

Comply with Company quality standards

Maintain a professional appearance and comply with any company dress code

CymSTAR LLC will recruit hire train and promote qualified individuals in all job titles and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race color religion sex military and/or veteran status or disability in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. CymSTAR LLC does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position please contact our Human Resources department via phone at or email at