BOOM OPERATOR INSTRUCTOR (PT)

Purpose of Position

The Boom Operator Instructor is responsible for the accomplishment of all simulator-based training for U.S. Air Force and Allied Nation KC-46 Boom Operators.  Duties include instructing and measuring training progress of Boom Operator students who attend established aircrew training curricula. 

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct briefings, debriefings, and perform counseling with Boom Operators to develop and maintain the highest level of student proficiency.
• Extract student data, analyze results, and prepare for student review sessions.
• Conduct training using devices, such as a classroom, Boom Operator Part Task Trainer (PTTB), Boom Operator Trainer (BOT), Fuselage Trainer (FuT), Weapon System Trainer (WST), Pilot Part Task Trainer (PTTP), and KC-46 aircraft.
• Conduct other ground-based training, as required, for Boom Operator crew members in tanker operating procedures, including diagnosis and remediation of student problems.
• Serve as KC-46 Boom Operator Subject Matter Expert for students and other applicable personnel, as required.
• Maintain exceptional standards of instruction, knowledge levels, capabilities, and expertise.
• Develop and maintain exceptional knowledge of KC-46 aircraft systems and operating procedures.
• Consistently display exceptional knowledge and application of instructional principles and theories pertaining to aircrew training systems.
• Provide inputs for courseware corrections and modifications, along with updates to training policies and procedures.
• Assist in other project and development work, as assigned.
• Operate Student Management System. Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Education

• Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Aviation Operations Associates Degree is highly desired.
• Current or previously qualified Boom Operator Instructor, equivalent education, experience, and training, is required

Minimum Experience

• Experience as a qualified Air-to-Air Refueling (AAR) Boom Operator Flight Instructor or as a Tanker AAR Aircrew Training System (ATS) Boom Operator Instructor.  Either position must have been held within 5 years of the date of assignment to the KC-46 ATS.
• Shall have logged a minimum of 200 flying hours in U.S. Air Force or Allied Nation tanker or tanker/receiver aircraft, or equivalent flight simulator, with at least 50% occurring in the aircraft.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Morally and ethically influence others to successfully achieve program goals.
• Fluently read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work with minimum supervision and in conjunction with other personnel.
• Morally and ethically influence others to successfully achieve program goals.
• Fluently read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess the ability to interface with students and provide on-the-spot remediation, or determine other courses of action, as necessary.
• Possess basic knowledge of personal computers and software applications, such as word processing applications, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Successfully accomplish an annual internal standardization evaluation.
• Currently possess, or demonstrate the ability to obtain, a SECRET clearance.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is regularly required to sit, use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The teammate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  The teammate must have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.