MQ-9 Pilot Instructor/SME - BGI, LLC : Job Details

Job Title MQ-9 Pilot Instructor/SME Location Hancock AFB - Syracuse, NY 13211 US (Primary)

Position Summary and Job Responsibilities **Position Summary**

Part time MQ-9 Instructor Pilot / SME. This will be limited to Training Device (Simulator) only.

**JobResponsibilities**

* Perform academic and simulator instruction and/or remedial training/make-up training for students using Instructor/Lesson guides as required by applicable syllabi or training plans

* Prepare classroom for instruction and distribute any lesson-related student materials

* Coordinate and conduct aircraft preflight training required to support the syllabi

* Review desired learning objectives with students in preparation for examinations/evaluations

* Administer and score examinations

* Manage academic programs to comply with AFRs, AFIs and other publications

* Maintain production folders for each course taught

* Maintain reference material used in support of academic courseware

* Provide all student deliverables including all courseware related material and tactical publications

* Instruct students in such a manner that, with normal student progression, the end-of-course level of proficiency will be met by the end of the academic phase

* Critique students verbally on all errors committed during the course of the training

* Instruct students in techniques and corrective procedures to help students avoid repetition of errors

* Fill out log to document any problems with Predator Mission Aircrew Training System (PMATS)

* Complete all appropriate administrative paperwork (781, TAR, etc.)

* IAW the approved debriefing guide, conduct a thorough event debrief for all training device events. All syllabi required items will be covered

* Record student performance on individual event grade sheets IAW ACCI 11-464. End-of-course minimum standards are listed in the applicable formal course syllabi. Tasks that are not accomplished will be annotated on the students not accomplished task logs

* Review each applicable students grade book prior to brief

* Thoroughly prepare students to perform the scheduled event

* In accordance with the approved instructor/mission pre-briefing guide, conduct a thorough event pre-brief for all flight training events

* Address 100% of the specified event tasks during the flight training period, unless lack of student progress or maintenance problems will not allow completion. Non-effective flight training events will be rescheduled

* Instructs and measures training process of students who train in the established aircrew training curriculum

* Assists in projects and development work as assigned

* Provides inputs for courseware corrections and modifications and to update training policies and procedures

* Performs administrative duties relative to training such as recordkeeping, monitoring student progress

* Serves as aircraft type Subject Matter Expert (SME) for curriculum development, students and other personnel as required

* Maintains a high level of subject knowledge, capability and expertise

* Conducts briefings and debriefings and counsels with students to develop and maintain a high level of proficiency

* Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Required and/or Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Aviation or related field.

Training and Experience: Have 1000 hours total pilot flying time (not including SUPT time) of which 150 hours are in the Primary Aircraft of Instruction (PAI) (not including other time); or have 550 total pilot flying time (not including SUPT time) of which 300 hours are in the PAI (not including other time). Rated military pilot or holds a FAA Commercial Instrument Pilot rating. MQ-1/9 pilot time counts towards fulfilling the 1000/500 flying hour requirements. Pass and maintain FAA Class II flight physical requirements. All Instructor Pilot (IP) candidates will meet AFI 11-MQ-1/9, Volume 1, Chapter 2, and Instructor Pilot Prerequisites prior to certification as a MQ-1/9 IP.

General Skills: Must be able to handle multiple tasks, a self-starter, flexible in work assignments, detail oriented, highly organized, possess good interpersonal and written communication skills, and work under limited supervision.

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desired Experience: Previous MQ-1/9 Pilot Instructor preferred.

Security Clearance: Current security clearance of Secret or above.