RC/WC-135 Instructor Navigator

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To deliver CTI developed courseware through instruction/facilitation in a classroom environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelors degree in aviation or related field.

Training and Experience: Previous instructor experience in any RC/OC/WC-135, E-3A, E-4, E-8 or KC-135 model in the last seven years or qualified as a contract navigator instructor in any applicable aircraft listed above within the preceding two years. Previous receiver in-flight refueling rendezvous experience. Previous experience with in-flight GPS and/or LN-20/120.

Must complete a formal Criterion Referenced Instruction (CRI) course within six months after start of training as an instructor. Completion of the Air Combat Command Classroom. Instructor Course or MAJCOM equivalent, satisfies the CRI requirement.

Preferred qualifications: Previous navigator instructor experience in last 2 years any RC/WC-135 or KC-135 model, or qualified as a contract instructor in any aircraft listed above within the preceding two years. More than 2,000 flying hours in aircraft listed above. Previous flight evaluator experience in appropriate aircraft listed above. Previous experience as an academic platform instructor or training device (simulator) instructor. Qualified in aircraft listed aboive within the preceding four years.

Skills: Possess excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills; handle multiple tasks; flexible in work assignments; and work with little to no supervision.

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

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain/maintain a clearance of Security or higher.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instruct and measures training progress of student Navigators who train in the established aircrew training curriculum.

• Conducts briefings and debriefings and counsels with Navigators to develop and maintain a high level of proficiency.

• Maintains a high level of subject knowledge, capability and expertise.
• Provides subject matter expertise for courseware development, modification and correction as well as updating training policies and procedures.

• Conducts academics, aircrew training device [simulator, part task trainers (PTT)] instruction and other ground training to student Navigator crew members in operating procedures, including diagnosis and remediation of student problems.

• Coordinates with Air Force Instructors to continuously update courses with updated techniques and procedures.

• Assist in projects and development work as assigned.

• Performs administrative duties relative to training such as recordkeeping, monitoring student progress, counseling, training development and maintenance of training programs.

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

• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None