Overview
The P3 Pilot Instructor is responsible for training and evaluating student Pilot knowledge of P-3 systems, limits, aircraft performance, normal and emergency procedures and providing remediation when deficiencies exist.
The P-3 Pilot Instructor shall maintain proficiency at, and effectively demonstrate, all normal and emergency P-3 airmanship skills in the P-3 Operational Flight Simulator in accordance with the P-3 Flight Instructors Guide.
He or she must accurately evaluate the competency and proficiency of P-3 Pilots in all required areas to include Crew Resource Management, Risk Management, and all airmanship skills as defined in the CBP Aviation Training and Standardization Handbook, CBP P-3 Training and Standardization Manual, and CBP P-3 Operators Manual.
Duties
- Maintain an expert level of knowledge of the CBP P-3 Operators Manual and all applicable CBP Air and Marine Operations flight publications.
- Provide classroom instruction in aircraft systems, normal procedures, emergency procedures, FAA/ICAO instrument procedures, and P-3-specific operating techniques and standardization.
- Maintain proficiency in, and provide correct demonstrations, of all normal and emergency flight maneuvers in the P-3 simulator for students to emulate as needed for remediation or when required by syllabi.
- Create realistic and experience-appropriate flight training scenarios for flight crews of all levels of flight experience.
- Maintain proficiency operating the P-3 Flight simulator, simultaneously evaluating student airmanship and CRM skills, incorporating realistic air traffic control calls to create realistic flight training scenarios.
- Provide effective event debriefs and create accurate and detailed written documentation of student performance and trends.
- Report student deficiencies in a timely manner to appropriate government supervisors to maximize student Pilot performance and competency.
- Generate course content, including, but not limited to: course outlines with references, storyboard development, test question writing, and providing SME guidance for graphics and animations technicians.
- Make ongoing course improvements and updates to; training aids, student guides, grade sheets, references, and exam questions to ensure technical accuracy of all courseware and materials when flight operations guidance change.
- Create and provide ad-hoc training sessions for NASOC Pilots and Flight Engineers between annual training sessions.
- Work constructively with CBP National Air Training Center supervisors, P-3 simulator maintenance technicians, simulator reservation personnel, and NASOC scheduling officials, when simulator hardware, software, or personnel issues arise to complete training objectives.
Physical Demands
- Required to walk, stand, sit and move about the property for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Must not be prone to motion sickness in flight simulators.
Work Environment
- Indoor/Outdoor; exposure to external environmental conditions possible.
- Noise level can range from minimal to intense.
Security Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Ability to obtain a secret clearance
RRST is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. We reserve the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in its entirety. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with governing law.