Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as an aircraft simulator and academic instructor for students enrolled in the United States Air Force (USAF) Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT) program.
Applying aviator experience, serves as a simulator instructor for students in Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT). Applying aviator experience, serves as an academic instructor for students in Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT). Monitors and evaluates student progress and performance. Performs other duties related to accomplishment of the unit operational and training mission.
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. 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.
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This position is with Air Education and Training Command, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $120835 – $157089/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-13.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-07 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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