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Flight Engineer Instructor Lead/Test

Aviation Training Consulting, LLC
Dover, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026

Description

Description 

JOB TITLE: Flight Engineer Instructor Lead/Test 

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular 

WORK STATUS: Full-Time 

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt 

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: Professional 

REPORTS TO: Site Manager 

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None 


The Flight Engineer Instructor (Lead/Test) delivers senior-level flight engineer instruction and performs simulator test-crew duties to assess C-5 training device fidelity, while helping coordinate and standardize flight engineer training programs. Essential Functions of the Position: 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required for a Flight Engineer Instructor (Lead/Test). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• Perform all duties of a Flight Engineer Instructor 

• Conduct simulator test events to validate device performance and assist with SIMCERT and modification testing 

• Support Instructor Evaluator responsibilities in accordance with PWS 3.14.2.2. 

• Assist with courseware review, FCIF updates, scheduling support, safety and quality audits, and other administrative tasks 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

 Education and/or Experience: 

The following are the requisite education and/or experience required to qualify for the position as a C-5 Flight Engineer Instructor Lead/Test. 


  • Meets all Flight Engineer Instructor requirements in PWS 3.14.3.2, including flight hour and instructor hour thresholds 
  • Demonstrated experience serving as a senior, lead, or evaluator flight engineer instructor preferred 
  • Typically dedicates at least 40 percent of available time to test aircrew duties in accordance with PWS 3.14.3.4. 
  • Previously qualified as a C-5 AMP/C-5M Instructor Flight Engineer.
  • Flight experience:
  •           o 1,000 C-5 flight hours, or
  •           o 500 C-5 flight hours and 1,200 total flight hours (TFT) in mobility aircraft.
  • Minimum of 200 C-5 Instructor Flight Engineer hours.
  • Associates degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required Secret security clearance.

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