KC-130 Instructor Pilot (Captain)

🧭 What you’ll do

• Serve as PIC and Instructor Pilot on KC-130H/T missions, providing flight, simulator, and ground instruction.
• Plan, brief, execute, and debrief mission profiles with uncompromising safety, SOP adherence, and instructional rigor.
• Conduct evaluations, progress checks, and standardization rides; document performance and training outcomes.
• Develop and refine lesson plans, checklists, and training materials aligned to current tactics and regulations.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and safety teams to maximize aircraft availability and mission effectiveness.
• Model disciplined airmanship, CRM, and leadership while mentoring multi-disciplinary aircrew.

🧰 What you’ll bring

• KC-130H/T qualification: Fully qualified KC-130H/T pilot and formally designated Instructor Pilot by competent authority (required).
• Type rating: KC-130H/T type rating (required).
• Licensing: FAA CPL with IR and ME (accepted).
• Medical: FAA Class 2 (current and maintained).
• Flight time: Preferred 700+ hours total military flight time.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong supervisory leadership; ability to prioritize and delegate effectively.
• Outstanding organization, attention to detail, and time management with a record of meeting deadlines.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving ability; composure in high-paced, sometimes stressful environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, professional appearance, and flexibility to work varied hours and respond on short notice.

🌟 Clearance, compliance & eligibility

• Security: Active U.S. SECRET clearance required; position is subject to government security investigation.
• Installation access: Ability to pass background checks to obtain/retain access to specific installation bases to perform work for GMRE.
• Ability to maintain all required medical and flight qualifications at all times.

🚗 Travel & logistics

• Travel: Occasional travel for meetings, training, and site visits.
• Driving: Driving or renting a vehicle for company business is expected with some frequency; a valid driver’s license is required for insurance purposes.

📚 Training, standards & safety

• Successfully complete all prescribed instructor training and evaluation requirements.
• Uphold and advance standardization, SMS practices, and regulatory compliance across flight operations.
• Continuously improve syllabi and mission profiles to reflect current tactics, techniques, and procedures.

📨 How to apply

Ready to lead and instruct at the highest level? Submit your resume/CV highlighting your KC-130H/T experience and current instructor designation. Please include:

• Clearance: Current level and status.
• Licenses/Medical: FAA CPL, IR, ME and Class 2 details.
• Flight time summary: Total military hours and KC-130H/T breakdown.
• Instructor credentials: Date and authority of IP designation.