Once steady state training has commenced, the AFT-FW Instructor Pilot will be responsible to maintain an instructional category as a CQFI, including the following tasks:
Deliver training in the classroom, on synthetic training devices, and in our PC-21 aircraft;
Maintain flying proficiency, category and currency in accordance with applicable orders (B-GA-100, RCAF FOM, 2 CFFTS Orders and CQFI SOW);
Execute instructional sorties in accordance with RCAF instructional doctrine;
Be able to execute all missions in the AFT-FW syllabus, including cross country and/or out and back missions;
Assist the flight commander in monitoring instructor continuity of assigned students as required;
Prepare and conduct presentations/briefings on instructional topics to include A Category ground school as applicable;
Follow CAF Flight Safety program and protocols in accordance with A-GA-135-001/AA-001 – Flight Safety for the Canadian Armed Forces manual;
Support the customer in writing, maintaining and reviewing procedures, manuals and other documents as required;
Support OA and TA organizations both internally and externally as a subject matter expert;
Participate in routine, periodic reviews of courseware and procedures;
Contribute to the ongoing improvement and maintenance of courseware; and
May be assigned to perform Maintenance Test Pilot duties as required.
As the Instructor Pilot, you are responsible for you and your team’s maintenance of RCAF currency and proficiency requirements including, but not limited to:
Aeromedical Training IAW CADO 5-301;
Spatial Disorientation Training;
Centrifuge Training;
Escape Systems/Ground Egress Training;
ALSE Training;
Sea Survival Training;
Air Operations Survival – Land;
Servicing Training for Cross-Country flights;
Certification with St John’s Ambulance in first aid training including CPR and AED; and
Fire prevention and fire extinguisher training every four years.