Job Description:

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force. The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is currently looking civilian full-time Simulator Pilot Instructor, GS-2181-12 located at 47th Student Squadron, Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, TX. In this role, you will serve as an aircraft simulator and academic instructor for students enrolled in the US Air Force Undergraduate Flying Training program. You will instruct students with basic skills involving aircraft flight, instruments and night flying, formation flying, performing aerobatic and evasive maneuvers, cross-country flights to unfamiliar fields, and flying low-level missions. In addition, you will make necessary corrections and/or modifications with curriculum, and to update training policies and procedures. Incentives may include: - Recruitment Incentive -- 25% of first-year salary (paid in 4 installments) OR - Retention Incentive - 10% of yearly salary Special Salary Rate: NO 180-DAY WAIVER NEEDED!Minimum Flight Hour Requirements (Flight Logs are mandatory): - 1500 Total Flight Hours - 250 Pilot-In-Command Hours - 75 Night Flying Hours - 75 flight hours of Instrument Time (at least 10 hours must be in actual instrument conditions) - 500 Instructor Time Flight Hours (Fixed Wing) Required documents: - Flight Logs - FAA Certifications, following will be accepted: Fixed wing with Instrument rating, Certificated flight instructor, Military instructor pilot rating - DD 214 or In Lieu of Letter (if applicable) - SF 50 (if applicable) - At least three references Qualifications: • Must be a US Civilian • Experience as a rated military aviator (pilot) is critical to the successful completion of assigned duties. Previous experience as an instructor in a military aircraft is highly desirable. • Knowledge of aircraft systems and operating procedures; aerodynamics, flying fundamentals, aircraft instrumentation, ground and flight emergency procedures, and instrument and visual flight rules, as well as knowledge of training aircraft, and of the operation, characteristics, and limitations of the corresponding aircraft simulator. • Knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, and programs related to curriculum development, instructional techniques, and training resources. • Skill in the use of a variety of computer applications and software, to include simulator systems sufficient to meet desired learning objectives. • Skill in demonstrating flying procedures and maneuvers in an aircraft simulator. • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing to include classroom instruction before large and small audiences. • Ability to teach multiple academic courses while using computer based teaching aides. To ensure compliance with an applicable nationwide preliminary injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. More information on COVID-19 requirements may be found at: (Last Updated: 24 Jan 2022) Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please subscribe at and sign up to "Get Career Updates." U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.