Supervisory Training Instructor (Flight Simulator/ Examiner)

Plans , directs, and supervises mission-essential functions in connection with operation of the Training Support Center Aviation Flight Simulator Compound carried out by subordinate employees and key personnel.

Maintains quality Assurance of flight simulator Instrument Operator (IO) standardization and compliance with established IO regulations/guidelines

Responsible for instructor development in the subject matter of professional aviation procedures and techniques.

Continuously monitors and proposes the update of curricula, and evaluates formal and informal classroom instruction to include undergraduate, graduate, and advanced training for aviators.

Instructs and/or oversees the instruction of military pilots and instructor pilots in the operation of single or multi-engine rotary wing aircraft

Establish performance requirements for subordinates and rates their performance.

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that includes: Providing technical instruction on aircraft systems, flight planning, navigation, and emergency procedures; conducting flight simulator training for pilots or aircrew members for an organization; evaluating student performance and providing remedial instruction to ensure proficiency in aircraft systems, applying instructional methods and established training standards to deliver classroom and simulator-based instruction; maintaining training documentation and student records; and recommending improvements to training materials, lesson plans, or instructional techniques to enhance the effectiveness of the training program.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also meet the selective placement factors listed below: Selective Placement Factor - During the 12 months immediately preceding the closing date of this announcement, you must meet at least one of the following requirements.

Served as a Ground Instructor providing pilot, flight instructor, or ground instructor training that included instrument instruction; OR Served as a Flight Instructor providing pilot, flight instructor, or ground instructor training that included instrument instruction; OR Successfully completed an approved Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) and received a graduation certificate; OR Received an endorsement from an authorized ground or flight instructor certifying demonstrated knowledge in instrument instruction.

AND Position requires an Instrument Ground Instructor rating/certificate OR an Instrument Flight Instructor rating/certificate.

( Must attach Copy of certification) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Education / Training Program Administration Instructional Delivery and Learner Development Learning and Program Evaluation Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).