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F-16 Instructor / SME

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San Antonio, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/27/2026

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Job Title
F-16 Instructor / SME
Location
Kelly/Lackland AFB - San Antonio, TX 78236 US (Primary)
Position Summary and Job Responsibilities

Position Summary

The F-16 Instructor/Subject Matter Expert (I/SME) instructs in all F-16 pilot training devices used at Texas Air National Guard Base, JBSA Lackland, Kelly Annex, and instructs in the classroom in specific areas of aircraft systems, weapons employment and tactics.  These areas coincide with assigned areas of responsibility and are the focal point for technical content of assigned courseware materials.  I/SMEs use their knowledge of technical orders, AF/ANG publications, and F-16 aircraft systems to provide consistent, accurate lesson content input as a member of the courseware development team.

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Conduct high quality training device instruction to include console and cockpit operation
  • Conduct high quality platform academic instruction
  • Evaluate and record student performance
  • Conduct remedial student training when required
  • Monitor courseware currency in assigned academic and trainer areas of responsibility
  • Provide content input for all lesson revisions and new lessons as the primary SME
  • Review publications for updated information to be incorporated into training materials
  • Conduct upgrade and continuation training for other BGI and ANG instructors
  • Perform contract training support duties as directed and assigned by the Site Manager
  • Be available during duty hours to answer student training questions
  • Conduct Instrument Refresher Course Instruction as required
  • Perform as flight evaluation board or mishap investigation board witness if required
  • Perform flight lead duties in training devices
Required and/or Preferred Qualifications

Required and/or Preferred Qualifications (education, experience, licenses, skills)

Required:

  • MUST BE U.S. CITIZEN
  • Secret or Higher DoD security clearance
  • Bachelors degree from an accredited university
  • Minimum of five hundred (500) hours air-to-air and air-to-ground experience in F-16, F-15, F-18, F-22, F-35 or other comparable aircraft as an instructor pilot, or previously qualified as a contract cockpit qualified training device instructor in the F-16.

Desired:

  • Qualified in the above listed fighter aircraft within the last five years, or qualified as a contract cockpit qualified instructor in the preceding two years.
  • More than one thousand (1,000) flying hours in the F-16, F-15, F-18, F-22, F-35 or other comparable aircraft.
  • Previous experience as an FTU flight instructor.
  • Previous experience as an academic platform instructor.
  • Previous experience as a training device (simulator) instructor.
  • Previous SEAD experience.
  • USAF Fighter Weapons Instructor course or Navy Top Gun graduate.
  • AFFSA Advanced Instrument School graduate.
  • USAF Academic Instructor School or comparable program graduate.

 

BGI is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Consistent with applicable law, BGI provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This commitment includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who seek to utilize the company's on-line employment process. BGI has made extensive efforts to ensure that its on-line employment process is accessible to individuals with disabilities. However, if an applicant is unable to fully utilize BGI's procedures, BGI will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants that require accommodation with the online employment process may contact 330.374.7737 for assistance.
It is the policy of BGI, LLC to take affirmative action in affording equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

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