Air Education and Training Command
AIRPLANE PILOT (SIMULATOR INSTRUCTOR)
Department of the Air Force · Sheppard AFB, Texas
- Salary
- $103,225 - $134,195 per year
- Pay grade
- GS-12
- Schedule
- Part-time
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Opened
- Nov 4, 2026
- Closes
- Dec 4, 2026
- Remote
- No
- Telework eligible
- Yes
- Openings
- FEW
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Promotion potential
- None
- Announcement
- 9U-AFPC-13107605-576909-KRJ
Who may apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) · Competitive service · Excepted service · Individuals with disabilities · Land and base management · Military spouses · National Guard and reserves · Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
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Summary
The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as a current and qualified, instrument rated, multi or single engine advanced military flight simulator and academic instructor for students enrolled in the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) program. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.
Duties
- Applying aviator experience, serves as a simulator instructor for students in ENJJPT Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) and for rated pilots in ENJJPT Pilot Instructor Training (PIT). Applying aviator experience, serves as an academic instructor for students in ENJJPT Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) and for rated pilots in ENJJPT Pilot Instructor Training (PIT). Monitors and evaluates student and rated upgrade pilot progress and performance. Performs other duties related to accomplishment of the unit operational and training mission.
Qualifications
Conditions of Employment Continued: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the Aircraft Operation Series 2181. Note: Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Minimum eligibility requirements for positions in this occupation are based on possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates and/or appropriate military ratings, meeting the applicable flight hour requirements, and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the positions. AND Certification and Ratings: For all grade levels and specializations, candidates must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating; both meet the intent of the requirement. If an agency decides, for example, not to accept the military rating, the rationale for the decision should be based upon the requirements of the position and should be thoroughly described in agency operating material. For flight instructor positions, the FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating is also required. The pilot certificate must include the rating(s) appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. For example, a position that involves flying a multi-engine airplane to various destinations under instrument flight rules would require the Commercial Pilot Certificate with the airplane, multi-engine, and instrument ratings or appropriate U.S. military ratings. Positions that require flying or instructing in flying both airplanes and helicopters require a rating in both categories. Only those ratings necessary to perform the work are required. Flight Experience: Candidates must demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills required for the work by meeting certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recency of flight experience. The categories in which candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency relate to (1) the general knowledge and skills to pilot the aircraft, and (2) the specific knowledge and skills related to the particular position being filled. Only that flight experience that is directly related to the work of the position is required for purposes of establishing minimum eligibility. Minimum Flight Hour Requirements: The following flight hour requirements apply to all applicants: Total Flight Time -- Flight time as pilot-in-command or copilot in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement. For in-service placements actions, up to one-fourth of the total flight hours may by waived for candidates who have demonstrated possession of the knowledge and skills needed to perform the work, provided: They hold the certificates and ratings required; They have acquired the pilot-in-command hours and flight hours in other categories essential to performance of the work; They meet the requirements in terms of level and quality of experience; and Their flying history indicates they are qualified for the position. Pilot-In-Command -- Only flight hours acquired as pilot-in-command are creditable. Night Flying -- For in-service placement actions at th…
Education
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating; both meet the intent of the requirement. Additionally, the FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating is also required. (The pilot certificate must include the rating(s) appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. For example, a position that involves flying a multi-engine airplane to various destinations under instrument flight rules would require the Commercial Pilot Certificate with the airplane, multi-engine, and instrument ratings or appropriate U.S. military ratings. Positions that require flying or instructing in flying both airplanes and helicopters require a rating in both categories. Only those ratings necessary to perform the work are required. NOTE: Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.) AND I have completed the Total Flight Hours; Pilot-In-Command Hours, Night Flying Hours requirement, Instrument hours and Instructor hours. NOTE: You must submit proof of Flight Hours. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of aircraft systems and operating procedures, aerodynamics, flying fundamentals, aircraft instrumentation) ground and night emergency procedures, and instrument and visual flight rules, as well as knowledge of training aircraft, and o…