Overview
Work Where it Matters
RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders , RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers , RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.
As a RiverTech employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Job Summary:
The F-16 Block 40 Simulator & Academic Instructor position supports USAFE’s Aircrew Training, Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC); Academic; and Simulator (ATLAS) III. The instructor is responsible for all aspects of Performance Work Statement specified ground-based training of F-16 Block 40 pilots.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Conducts academic training including Cockpit/Crew Resource Management (CRM), Instrument Refresher Course (IRC), Theater Indoctrination (TI), Local Area Orientation (LAO), Mission Qualification (MQT) and Flight Lead (FL) academics.
Conducts simulator training, including Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) and Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) in support of USAFE aircrew training. Acts as console operator and credibly fly a Full Mission Trainer (FMT) or part-task device simulator cockpit as flight lead or wingman.
Provides tactical academic instruction on basic mission sets and weapons employment (with assistance from squadron Weapons and Tactics personnel) on topics such as Basic Flight Maneuvering, Tactical Intercepts and Advanced Combat Maneuvering.
Performs annual proficiency checks of Contractor personnel as console instructors on a syllabus directed device events, such as Situational Emergency Procedure Training (SEPT), Mission Emergency Procedures Evaluation (MEPE), Night Vision Goggles (NVG), Local Area Orientation (LAO).
Assists as a Subject Matter Expert in the development of curriculum for new type courses.
Acts as a Lesson Subject Matter Expert to review existing lessons and/or changes to existing lessons.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of 5-years’ experience in A-10, F-4, F-15, F-16, F-22, F-35, or F-117 aircraft.
Minimum of 500 hours in one or any combination of A-10, F-4, F-15, F-16, F-22, F-35, or F-117 aircraft.
Pilot or WSO Instructor (i.e. “K” prefix in Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC)) experience in A-10, F-4, F-15, F- 16, F-22, F-35, or F-117 aircraft.
Able to fly the simulator in the capacity of a 2 or 4-ship flight lead using current tactics and employment standards. These instructors shall maintain ground training currency (IRC, CRM, etc.) and be physically qualified to perform these duties.
Must have basic Word, Excel, and Power Point Skills.
Must be a US citizen.
Must have a current Secret security clearance (or, used within the past 24 months).
Desired Qualifications:
Completion of the Air Combat Command (ACC) Classroom Instructor Course or equivalent is a plus.
Knowledgeable on the Air Traffic Control service and radio procedures is preferred.
Familiarity with Distributed Mission Operations (DMO).
Physical Demands:
Domestic and international travel as required.
Must be able to operate simulator and computer equipment.
Must have eyesight (correctable) to adequately see instructional guides and equipment in a cockpit using subdued lighting.
Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under machinery.
Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and its surrounding environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assistakima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
Job: Aviation
Travel: None
Organization: RiverTech
Clearance: SECRET
Work Type: On-Site
Remote: No
ReqID: 2024-8599
