F-16 Instructor Pilot

OBXtek is staffing positions for an Instructor F-16 Pilot for the PACAF Fighter Simulator contract (Contingent upon contract award).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Instruct simulator RAP, DMO, LSB and Distributed Live Control tactical and basic mission events.
• Instruct aircrew upgrade training and academic support simulator training.
• Develop and manage realistic scenarios in support of RAP/DMO/LSB tactical mission events training, Distributed Live Control events and aircrew basic skills mission training.
• Maintain daily utilization logs and provide status on each aircrew member’s simulator mission and academic training completion to the local training officer unit representatives.
• Operate the Mission Training Center (MTC)/Unit Training Device (UTD)/Weapons and tactics Advanced Sustainment Program (WASP)/Weapons and Tactics Trainer (WTT) consoles in support of Air Force and Joint RAP/DMO/LSB battlefield tactical event exercises, Distributed Live Control events and basic mission skills training.
• Perform as event manager in support of Air Force and Joint RAP/DMO/LSB battlefield tactical exercise and Distributed Live Control events.
• Performs administrative duties such as scheduling, record keeping, monitoring student progress, quality assurance, safety, security, and maintenance of training programs and equipment.
• Must maintain proficiency in operation of essential F-16 Aircrew Training Devices.
• Must have prior aircraft operating experience and the ability to establish and maintain creditability and the attention of the customer trainees.
• Must meet minimum AFI 11-2F MDS specific requirements, be able to use current tactics and employment standards, and be physically qualified to fly the simulator as Flight Member.
• Prepares reports as required by management.

• Operational flight experience within 3 years as an instructor on the applicable system or performance of similar aircraft simulator instructor duties within 3 years.
• Must be able to perform AF Form 8 Certified Instructor duties in MTC/UTD/WASP weapon system using current tactics and employment standards.
• Must be able to perform as IPOR and provide mission debriefings to include instructional feedback of student performance and documentation IAW applicable Wing and RAP standards.
• Must be able to fly the simulator in the capacity of a 2 or 4-ship flight lead using current tactics and employment standards.
• Minimum of 1000 hours in fighter aircraft time and one of the following:
  • 500 hours in F-16 aircraft
  • 200 instructor hours in any fighter (K Prefix)

Desired Qualifications:

• IRC instructor credentials: graduate of AF Advanced Instrument School (AIS).

COVID Policy: Prospective and/or new employees will be required to adhere with OBXtek’s vaccination policy. Employees working onsite at a customer location must comply with customer vaccination requirements which may include any or all the following: social distancing, masks, mandatory statements regarding one's vaccination status and mandatory testing.

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.