BRING YOUR SKILLS TO
A MISSION THAT MATTERS
WE’RE HIRING PILOT INSTRUCTORS
The U.S. Air Force is the most formidable air force on the planet; respected and admired for the superiority of their aircraft, as well as the skill of the pilots who fly them.
That’s where we come in. We are pilots ourselves, eager to make a contribution to the success of the Air Force mission.
WHO WE ARE
Air Force Civilian Service Pilot Instructors are a community of highly trained professionals dedicated to passing on the lessons learned from decades of military and civilian aviation experiences to America’s next generation of warriors.
WHAT WE DO
We provide Flight or Simulator and Platform Academic instruction to all Air Force Undergraduate Pilots, Pilot Instructor Candidates, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operators, Combat Systems Operators, and Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals instruction. We combine our experience with Air Force curriculum to produce pilots in an array of instructional platforms to include flight simulation, virtual reality, computer-assisted learning, and airborne instruction.
BENEFITS
Our pilot instructors range from grades GS-11 to GS-14, depending on the position, with a starting base
pay that ranges from $64K to $130K depending on location and locality pay adjustments.
• Special Salary Rates (SSR) may apply for certain positions which are additive to base pay but replace
the locality pay.
• Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are being offered at certain locations which are
additive to Base + Locality or Base + SSR pay rates.
• Civil Service positions include Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits packages.
• Federal Retirement benefits.
REQUIREMENTS
To be minimally qualified at the GS-11 and above level, the candidate must have:
1. A Commercial Pilots Certification (or military pilot rating)
2. 1500 total flight hours
3. 250 Pilot-in-Command hours
4. 75 hours of Night Time
5. 75 hours of Instrument Time (at least 10 hours of actual instruments with Sim Instrument making up
the balance)
6. 500 hours of Instructor Time (if the position requires instruction)
7. Half of your Instructor Pilot time must be involved in the instruction of instruments if the position
requires Instrument Instruction
8. Medical: For active flying positions, Flying Class I or II medical. For Simulator positions, the ability to
stand for long periods of time and carry a light weight
9. Ability to pass a drug test
10. Some positions may require candidates to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
11. For active flying assignments, 100 hours of flight time in the last 12 months
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At 170,000 strong, we are a dominant force that fills roles from routine to rocket science. Together, we work shoulder to shoulder with the men and women in uniform to keep the Air Force ready for action, ready for anything.
You’ll find a supportive and inclusive workplace at AFCS, where excellence is rewarded and work-life balance is a priority. Factor in great benefits and you’ll see why AFCS is a place where you can excel. Find your place with us and watch your career soar.
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