Flight Engineer Instructor Lead/Test

12/17/2025

The Flight Engineer Instructor Lead/Test is responsible for delivering senior-level flight engineer instruction and conducting simulator test events to validate device performance. They also assist with courseware review and various administrative tasks related to flight engineer training programs.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

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About The Company

At Aviation Training Consulting, we know that trust is earned, not given. It takes years of dedication to attain, and it can be lost in an instant. That’s why the most discerning government and private-sector organizations trust us to achieve their mission-critical operations, and provide the most agile solutions for maximized performance. Leveraging our years of institutional expertise, you can rely on ATC to swiftly adapt for the most challenging and complex programs. We utilize our industry experts to think asymmetrically when conventional thinking falls apart, and we promise always to put your needs ahead of our own. That’s the ATC difference.

About the Role

Description

Description

JOB TITLE: Flight Engineer Instructor Lead/Test

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular

WORK STATUS: Full-Time

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: Professional

REPORTS TO: Site Manager

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None

The Flight Engineer Instructor (Lead/Test) delivers senior-level flight engineer instruction and performs simulator test-crew duties to assess C-5 training device fidelity, while helping coordinate and standardize flight engineer training programs. Essential Functions of the Position:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required for a Flight Engineer Instructor (Lead/Test). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform all duties of a Flight Engineer Instructor

• Conduct simulator test events to validate device performance and assist with SIMCERT and modification testing

• Support Instructor Evaluator responsibilities in accordance with PWS 3.14.2.2.

• Assist with courseware review, FCIF updates, scheduling support, safety and quality audits, and other administrative tasks

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

The following are the requisite education and/or experience required to qualify for the position as a C-5 Flight Engineer Instructor Lead/Test.

Meets all Flight Engineer Instructor requirements in PWS 3.14.3.2, including flight hour and instructor hour thresholds
Demonstrated experience serving as a senior, lead, or evaluator flight engineer instructor preferred
Typically dedicates at least 40 percent of available time to test aircrew duties in accordance with PWS 3.14.3.4.
Previously qualified as a C-5 AMP/C-5M Instructor Flight Engineer.
Flight experience:
o 1,000 C-5 flight hours, or
o 500 C-5 flight hours and 1,200 total flight hours (TFT) in mobility aircraft.
Minimum of 200 C-5 Instructor Flight Engineer hours.
Associates degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
Fluent in spoken and written English.
Ability to obtain and maintain required Secret security clearance.

Key Skills

Flight Engineer InstructionSimulator TestingCourseware ReviewSafety AuditsQuality AuditsScheduling SupportInstructor Evaluator ResponsibilitiesC-5 Training Programs CoordinationDevice Performance ValidationModification TestingAdministrative TasksC-5 Flight ExperienceFlight Hours ManagementSecret Security ClearanceFluent English CommunicationLead Instructor ExperienceSenior Instructor Experience