Pilot Instructor PT-$81500 To $122700 Per YEAR Position in

FlightSafety International is recognized as the world’s premier professional aviation training company, specializing in providing top-tier instruction and simulation technology to commercial, government, and military aviation sectors. Established as a leader in the industry, FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators, alongside offering award-winning maintenance training programs at its numerous Learning Centers and training locations across the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom. With a mission to ensure impeccable safety and professional excellence, FlightSafety serves aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories, emphasizing quality and precision in all its training methodologies. The company’s renowned expertise in flight simulators and visual systems solidifies its reputation as an unmatched supplier to a diverse clientele that includes commercial airlines, defense agencies, and government bodies worldwide. Committed to continuous innovation and the highest standards of operational readiness, FlightSafety International is a pivotal contributor to the training and development of pilots, technicians, maintenance personnel, and other aviation specialists. Within this elite environment, the role of Pilot Instructor is critical, particularly for the KC-46 program which supports U.S. Air Force and Allied Nation aircrews. This employment opportunity offers a unique blend of simulator-based instruction and hands-on training excellence, ideal for those passionate about contributing directly to aerial operational success and safety. Salary compensation for the Pilot Instructor role varies, reflecting factors such as candidate experience, qualifications, educational background, and prevailing market demands, with ranges extending up to $1,099,998. Employment includes access to comprehensive benefits such as vacation time, sick leave, a 401k matching program, healthcare coverage, and various other perks encompassed within FlightSafety’s total rewards package. The Pilot Instructor is entrusted with delivering high-impact, simulator-based training in the Weapon System Trainer (WST) that encompasses initial, upgrade, requalification, and refresher courses for KC-46 pilots. The position involves liaising with military and allied aviation personnel to ensure that trainees achieve the highest proficiency in system operations and mission readiness. Duties incorporate conducting detailed pre-briefings and debriefings, managing student progress through analytical review and counseling, and serving as a subject matter expert (SME) on the KC-46 platform. Additionally, the instructor is responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of the aircraft’s systems, instructional strategies, and training curriculum, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to evolving aviation standards. This exacting role demands operational excellence, instructional clarity, and a deep understanding of aircrew training systems, including the use of multiple training devices such as Pilot Part Task Trainers and Engine Run courses for Maintenance personnel. The Pilot Instructor must maintain exemplary professional standards, facilitate remediation for students requiring additional support, and contribute to courseware and procedural updates. This dynamic training environment operates within a context of moderate ambient noise, requiring instructors to balance focus with interactivity, and occasionally manage physical demands such as standing, hand use, and light lifting. FlightSafety International embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply. The company also maintains stringent cybersecurity protocols to protect candidates and employees during the recruitment process, underscoring its commitment to secure and ethical business practices.

• bachelor’s degree or four years combination of education and experience
• experience as qualified receiver air-to-air refueling pilot flight instructor or receiver aircrew training system instructor within last 5 years
• minimum of 200 flying hours in USAF or allied nation receiver aircraft or equivalent simulator with at least 50 percent in aircraft
• ability to obtain or possess a secret clearance
• excellent communication skills
• basic computer proficiency
• successful completion of annual standardization evaluation
• morally and ethically influence others to achieve program goals