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Assist in development of curriculum for new type courses as required. May provide additional special services such as courseware review and other additional administrative duties such as publications, safety, quality audits, FCIF, scheduling, and other duties as may be assigned, etc.\nA $10,000.00 signing bonus is available for this full time position. The bonus will be paid in two installments: 70% with the employee’s first paycheck and 30% after twelve (12) continuous months of employment. Bonuses are subject to applicable withholdings.\nIf the employee separates from the Company for any reason within the first twelve (12) months, they will be required to reimburse the Company the full gross amount of the bonus.\nEligibility for the signing bonus requires successful completion of all pre-employment requirements and satisfactory job performance. Signing bonuses are not available to candidates hired through third-party staffing agencies or to former employees.\nEssential Functions\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nProvides Pilot procedures instruction in aircraft, classroom, and simulator or other platform environments.\nProvides training for Visual Threat Recognition Avoidance Training (VTRAT).\nProvides Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Instrument Refresher Course (IRC) training.\nMust be thoroughly proficient in evaluating, diagnosing, and critiquing student performance; identifying learning difficulties; recognizing objectives not accomplished; and prescribing and conducting remedial instruction.\nAssists in the development of curriculum for new type courses as required.\nReview existing lessons and/or changes to existing lessons.\nProvides suggestions to improve and update training policies and procedures.\nPromotes a positive attitude towards learning and embracing new technologies and tasks.\nConducts ground training for other crew members to include diagnosis and remediation of student issues.\nAssists in project and development work as assigned.\nPerforms administrative duties such as scheduling, record keeping, monitoring student progress, gradebook entries, counseling, quality assurance, safety, security, and maintenance of training programs and equipment.\nMust be physically able to enter and exit both simulator and aircraft as per government regulations and OSHA standards. This includes emergency egress using exit apparatus when normal exiting routes are not available.\nMust be able to stand up and conduct academic instruction in simulator and classrooms for up to six hours each day.\nMust maintain proficiency in the operation of essential Aircrew Training Devices. Aviation instruction is a highly specialized function that requires the instructor to have prior aircraft operating experience and the ability to hold creditability and the attention of the customer attendees.\nMust acquire and maintain simulated instrument, take-off, landing, and emergency procedure proficiency.\nEvaluates instructor personnel in classroom and devices, if required.\nPerform observation flights biennially in MEP status aboard aircraft (as required).\nEnsure compliance with AFI 36-2909\nAdhere to periodic testing and evaluations on an annual basis, pass Government evaluation open and closed book exams, and pass flight evaluations on a training device.\nOther duties as assigned.\nTravel\nTravel may be required.\nExpected Hours of Work\nA standard 40-hour workweek, Monday to Friday. Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed to meet project deadlines and client requirements.\nSupervisory Responsibilities\nAs a backup, may provide technical oversight in relation to instructor training assignments. No Direct personnel supervisory requirements.\nEducation and/or Experience\nPreviously qualified as a C-5 AMP/C-5M aircraft commander with 1000 hours of C-5 flight experience and be a graduate of a formal instructor course; or Prior C-5 instructor pilot with 200 hours of instructor experience.\nAdditional Eligibility Qualifications\nAerial Refueling (AR) instructors will be previously C-5 AR instructor qualified.\nCitizenship\nU.S. Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.\nCompetency\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.\nLanguage Skills\nProficiency in speaking, reading and writing in English. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common professional and industry relevant technical literature. Ability to correspond professionally, effectively and efficiently with coworkers, subcontractors, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community in person and in a virtual team environment.\nMathematical Skills\nAbility to comprehend, calculate and apply principles of business math.\nComputer Skills\nSolid Technology skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications are essential. Experienced and proficient in the use of standard personal computer software tools; including word processors, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, databases, virtual meetings, team collaboration software.\nReasoning Ability\nAbility to identify and define problems, gather and analyze relevant data, establish facts, and draw sound, logical conclusions.\nPhysical Demands\nThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nSitting and standing: The ability to remain in a stationary position for part of the time, and to occasionally move around the office.\nUsing hands and fingers: Operating a computer, keyboard and telephone, as well as handling or feeling other objects.\nReaching, stooping and kneeling: Accessing files and other items\nVision: Close vision for computer work.\nLifting and carrying: Moving small items and possibly lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.\nAttendance: Regular, predictable attendance is required.\nAbility to egress WST training devices through emergency means if necessary.\nWork Environment\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nModerate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).\nAbility to work in a confined area.\nAbility to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.\nOther Requirements\nComply with company policies and procedures and work instructions.\nFollow company standards of professionalism.\nTreat customers and coworkers with respect.\nBe honest and dedicated in your work.\nFollow directions of supervisory and management staff.\nComply with company quality standards.\nMaintain a professional appearance and comply with any company dress code.\nThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.\nCymSTAR, LLC will recruit, hire, train, and promote qualified individuals in all job titles and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, military and/or veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. CymSTAR, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.\nIf you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department via phone at 918-251-8100 or email at ","description_format":"text","description_chars":8542,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":true,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-25T19:00:57Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":8,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.28,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":116,"expected_fill_days":26,"reasons":["conf:2","win:tail","crowd:"],"computed_at":"2026-11-03T05:54:40Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/cymstar-pilot-instructor-lackland","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/cymstar-pilot-instructor-lackland.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-03T13:34:06Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":18843,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-04T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1913387},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1913387"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fcymstar-pilot-instructor-lackland"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fcymstar-pilot-instructor-lackland"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fcymstar-pilot-instructor-lackland"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/cymstar-pilot-instructor-lackland\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fcymstar-pilot-instructor-lackland"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3244856}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"cymstar.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3244856},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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