F-22 Simulator & Academic Training Instructor - JBER, Alaska at Akima, LLC in Anchorage, Alaska

Job Description:

Work Where it Matters

RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. 

At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. 

For our shareholders, RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.

As a RiverTech employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. 

Job Summary:

This position supports PACAF's SIP program and is responsible for all aspects of Performance Work Statement-specified academic and simulator training of F-22 pilots. 

Job Responsibilities: 

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  Conducting academic training including Cockpit/Crew Resource Management (CRM), Instrument Refresher Course (IRC), Theater Indoctrination (TI), Local Area Orientation (LAO), Mission Qualification (MQT) and Upgrade Training.

  
  


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  Conducting simulator (Mission Training Center) training in support of PACAF pilot training: provide: (1) Basic MTC console operation; (2) MTC console operation while providing instruction; and (3) Direct/support instruction (i.e. “over the shoulder” or while flying the MTC).

  
  


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  Maintaining training and evaluation records for each employee detailing individual training and certification/qualification (AF Form 8 for MTCI/CIP). The Contractor shall document instructor proficiency training on Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), equipment, software and systems as they are modified

  
  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Current (i.e. operational flight experience) within 8 years, unless currently performing similar aircrew instruction duties.


• Previous fighter experience in AV-8, A-10, F-15, F-16, F/A-18, F-22A, F-35 or compatible aircraft as an instructor (“K” prefix).


• Able to perform AF Form 8 Certified Instructor duties in MTC weapon system using current tactics and employment standards.


• Able to fly the simulator in the capacity of a 2 or 4-ship flight lead using current tactics and employment standards. These instructors will maintain ground training currency (IRC, CRM, etc.) and be physically qualified to perform these duties.


• US citizen with current Top Secret clearance eligibility (no dual citizenship).

Desired Qualifications:  

• Familiarity with Distributed Mission Operations (DMO)

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• Domestic and international travel as required.


• Must be able to operate simulator and computer equipment.


• Must have eyesight (correctable) to adequately see instructional guides and equipment in a cockpit using subdued lighting.


• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under machinery.


• Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and its surrounding environment.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• Work in a regular office environment; communicate via personal computer, telephone and fax.


• Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock.


• Will at times be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.  If you are an individual with a disability, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information). 

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