AIRPLANE PILOT (SIMULATOR INSTRUCTOR)
Air Education and Training Command
Posted: March 12, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Air Education and Training Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Salary
$61,722 - $80,243
per year
Type
Full-Time
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This job is for a training instructor in the Air Force who teaches command and control operations to military personnel in classroom settings.
The role involves delivering lessons, developing training materials, and evaluating student progress in a technical education environment.
It's a good fit for experienced educators or military professionals with a background in adult learning and command post functions who hold at least an associate's degree.
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The primary purpose of this position is to: Serve as a Technical Training Instructor performing all technical training instructor classroom-related activities.
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Training Instruction Series, 1712 + IOR (Individual Occupational Requirement).
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: *** THIS IS A CCAF POSITION*** For Community College of the Air Force GS-1712 positions only: Section 9315 of 10 USC directs the commander of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) to comply with standards established by the Secretary of Education to confer associate degrees upon enlisted members who have completed the requirements for the prescribed programs of study.
To comply with this directive, all faculty members of the Community College of the Air Force must meet minimum educational requirements as prescribed by the accrediting body Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC), i.e.
all teachers must hold at least an associate's degree in order for the school to meet accreditation criteria. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s).
2) Supervising or administering a training program. 3) Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results.
4) Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.
5) Provides specialized knowledge of command and control functions.
OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B or J.D., if related, with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.
NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.
OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.
One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
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: 1.
Knowledge of a wide range of the principles and practical methods, techniques, and tools of instruction to teach a variety of students with a range of differences such as diverse ages, backgrounds, and levels of interest.
2.
Knowledge of Command and Control Operations (Command Post) at a practical level to include knowledge and practical experience of the Command and Control systems and the role of the Air Force therein.
Knowledge and practical experience in fixed ground, mobile and airborne command and control facilities such as installation and Expeditionary Command Post, Operations Centers, Rescue Coordination Centers, and Combatant Command and Major Command (COCOM/MAJCOM) command centers.
3. Knowledge of tests and measurement principles, techniques, and objectives. 4. Skill in accomplishing special training studies and projects. 5.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships. 6. Ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:
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