F-22 Simulator Instructor Pilot

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 F-22 Simulator Pilot Instructor, GS-2181-13 located at the 1st Training Support Squadron, Panama City, Tyndall AFB, FL.

Incentives Available Based On Eligibility

• Superior Qualifications Pay/Step and leave accrual based on experience
  
  

Pay Scale: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2026/RUS.pdf

In this role, you will serve as an Instructor Simulator Pilot, providing fifth generation fighter aircraft simulator and academic courses following the prescribed syllabus for the graduate fighter pilot flying training program; instructs students in the full range of fighter aircraft maneuvers or capabilities necessary to meet the needs of an operational unit’s mission. Develop goals, monitor and evaluate training program success, and provide technical expertise to program changes.

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)
  
  

NOTE: position requires prior fighter aviation instructor experience

Mandatory Documents

• Flight Logs
• FAA Certifications, following will be accepted:
• Fixed wing with Instrument rating
• Certificated flight instructor
• Military instructor pilot rating
• DD 214 (Member 4)
  
  

Qualifications

• o Must be a US Civilian
• o Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• o This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position
• o MUST have fighter aviation experience to be considered.
• o Recent experience is defined as within the last 10 years… preferably 5 years
• o Previous experience as an instructor/mission commander in fighter aircraft (F-22, F-35, F-15A/B/C/D, F-15E/EX, F-16A/B/C/D, F-18E/F, F-18A,C, F-18G), airborne radar experience, and/or graduation from USAF Weapons School, USN Weapons School (Top Gun), or experience as a USAF Aggressor is highly desired and be knowledgeable in RADAR, AIM-120, and AIM-9 systems.
• o Knowledge of aircraft systems and operating procedures, advanced instrument techniques, aerobatic maneuvers, close formation flying, high-speed low-level flight, aerial refueling, aggressor and defensive combat, and range missions with ordnance, as well as knowledge of 4th and/or 5th generation fighter aircraft, and of the operation, characteristics, and limitations of the corresponding aircraft simulator.
• o Knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, and programs related to curriculum development, instructional techniques, and training resources.
• o Knowledge of the Instructional Systems Development (ISD) process, requirements of fighter pilot training, and the pilot training syllabus.
• o Skill in the use of a variety of computer applications and software, to include simulator systems sufficient to meet desired learning objectives and to demonstrate flying procedures and maneuvers. Ability to teach multiple academic courses while using computer based teaching aides.
  
  

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U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.