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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

SUPERVISORY FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR)

Peterson AFB, Colorado, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$76K/yr - $99K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking a Supervisory Flight Engineer (Instructor) to serve as a first level supervisor over subordinate C-130H Flight Engineers and as an aircrew member. The role involves supervising, planning, directing, and managing operational and training matters pertaining to assigned C-130H Flight Engineers, while also performing aircrew duties as an instructor.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supervises flight engineers operations and performs aircrew flight engineer instructor duties. Provide training, instruction, and evaluations that result in the initial flight qualification of all aircraft flight engineers; Conducts in-flight, classroom and on-the-job training of Reserve and ART flight engineers

Prepare lectures, demonstrate, plan, review and revise training plans and schedules. Advises organizational commander or staff agencies on status of flight engineer activities and adequacy of equipment. Develops and provides technical flight engineer upgrade and proficiency training and instruction to Reserve aircrew members and ART personnel Performs aircrew visual inspection; non-scheduled aircraft maintenance; and preflight, through flight, and post flight inspections of aircraft away from home station. Maintains aircraft forms and records during flight and while aircraft is away from home station

Computes aircraft weight and balance to ensure specified limits are maintained. Determines engine fuel consumption using airspeed, atmospheric data, charts, computer, or electronic calculator. Assists pilot or performs engine starts, and monitors run-up, flight operations, and engine shutdown

Controls, monitors, and regulates aircraft systems such as electric, communication, navigation, hydraulic, pneudraulic, fuel, air conditioning, and pressurization; ventilation; auxiliary power unit; and lubrication systems. Observes warning indicators and light for fire, overheat, depressurization, and system failure

Performs duties as gunner, hoist operator, and cargo sling operator. Visually monitors aircraft clearances (interior and exterior), identifies proximal threats to the aircraft and initiates corrective actions (aircraft scanning). Organizes flight engineering standardization, qualification, and other requirements of flight engineer logs, reports, and records for accuracy, completeness, format, and compliance with current directives

Directs standardization of flight engineer performance in conjunction with aircraft performance engineering, engine conditioning, and preventive maintenance programs

Qualification

C-130H Flight EngineerInstructor QualificationAircraft Systems KnowledgeAircrew Training ProgramSafety Regulations KnowledgePersonnel ManagementPlanningOrganizationCommunication Skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join

A Top Secret security clearance is required

Males must be registered for Selective Service

Must be instructor qualified, maintaining proficiency in the Principles of Instruction

Required to maintain proficiency in the use of firearms

Must have logged the minimum number of hours indicated below in the performance of SUPERVISORY FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR) duties

Applicants must have been qualified as SUPERVISORY FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR) within 8 YEARS of the date of application

Applicants for instructor or examiner positions must be within the past 8 YEARS instructor or examiner qualified in the specific type of aircraft

Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-10 or higher grade within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral

Must have been awarded or qualify for a CEA AFSC and hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order

Must be currently qualified as Instructor in MDS

Knowledge is mandatory of electrical, communication, navigation, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems applying to aircraft and related systems

Knowledge of the methods of instruction, aircrew training program requirements, procedures, and standards of performance

Ability to plan, organize, and directs the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures

Knowledge of flying operations, command center communications, intelligence procedures, and current operations

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.