Aircrew Training Specialist

Flying Squadron Functional Support

About PioneerTech

PioneerTech is a trusted provider of mission-essential aviation operations support to the United States Air Force and the broader Department of Defense. We specialize in delivering highly qualified, experienced professionals who seamlessly integrate into Mobility Air Forces (MAF) flying squadrons—absorbing critical non-flying duties so that active-duty aircrew can focus on maintaining combat readiness and aircraft mission qualification.

Our work directly supports Air Mobility Command’s (AMC) strategic objectives: increasing aircrew production, sustaining training currency, and improving quality of life for military personnel across CONUS installations. At PioneerTech, every team member is empowered to deliver results that consistently exceed the Government’s timeliness, completeness, and accuracy performance thresholds.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of broad, demonstrated experience in aircrew operations training support within a USAF or DoD flying squadron environment

Security Clearance

• Active DoD SECRET clearance with a minimum Tier 3 Security Investigation and current enrollment in Continuous Vetting

Systems Proficiency

• Demonstrated hands-on proficiency in the Graduate Training Integration Management System (GTIMS) and the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS), or their future equivalent systems, as well as locally developed computer database systems

Regulatory Knowledge

• Working knowledge of AFMAN 11-202V1, AFMAN 11-2MDS-V1, associated MAJCOM/Installation supplements, and locally developed training guidance

Training Management

• Proven ability to manage aircrew training records, gradebooks, and training plans; experience tracking upgrade and continuation training accomplishments; demonstrated capability to prepare and deliver training status briefings to squadron leadership

Background Check

• Must consent to DataMax background checks and comply with all DAF and local rules, procedures, and standards of conduct

Key Responsibilities

The Aircrew Training Specialist shall serve as the primary operations training support professional within a MAF flying squadron, ensuring that all aircrew members achieve and maintain qualification, upgrade, and continuation training requirements through precise record management, coordinated scheduling, and accurate reporting.

• Update data in the Graduate Training Integration Management System (GTIMS) or future equivalent systems, and locally developed computer database systems as required
• Interface with Host Aviation Resource Management (HARM) and Squadron Aviation Resource Management (SARM) personnel to update the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS) or future equivalent systems as required
• Build, review, and update student and permanent party records, folders, and grade books per AFMAN 11-202V1, AFMAN 11-2MDSV1, associated MAJCOM/Installation supplements, and locally developed guidance
• Coordinate scheduling of classes and exams as required; coordinate with scheduling and external agencies (SFS/CATM, CES/Emergency Management, OSS) to ensure crewmembers are scheduled for Crew Resource Management (CRM), Instructor Crew Resource Management (ICRM), Instrument Refresher Course (IRC), and any other grounding or pre-deployment training requirements
• Perform individual gradebook checks of squadron personnel training and ancillary training requirements on a daily, monthly, and quarterly basis
• In coordination with the Squadron Director of Training (DOT) Flight Chief, prepare and execute periodic training/testing plans for approval and scheduling; coordinate off-site training conferences and seminar attendance
• In coordination with the Squadron DOT Flight Chief, schedule members for required ground training events IAW unit policies
• In coordination with the Squadron DOT Flight Chief, provide weekly updates to squadron leadership containing the flight and readiness status of personnel to facilitate tracking of duty status and performance report/decoration accomplishment
• In coordination with the Squadron DOT Flight Chief, coordinate with the scheduling office to maximize training opportunities IAW unit leadership guidance; ensure scheduling and training are consistent with AFIs
• Provide daily tracking of upgrade and continuation training accomplishments for the unit’s Operations Supervisor (or equivalent) as well as weekly summaries for the Operations Officer
• Under the guidance and direction of the Squadron DOT Flight Chief, assist in the development of new curriculum and syllabi for aircrew and ground training
• Generate monthly and quarterly inputs to OST Training
• Prepare AF Form 2096 (Classification/On-the-Job Training Action) as required
• Prepare monthly and semi-annual Non-Mission Ready (NMR) letters for members to be placed in NMR status IAW AFMAN 11-2MDS-V1
• Prepare monthly Squadron Training Review Panel (STRP) briefings to squadron leadership, including training recommendations and status of training on unit members
• Prepare the 6-Month Training Plan Brief IAW AFMAN 11-202V1 and applicable AFMAN 11-2MDS-V1, associated MAJCOM supplements, and local policy and procedures
• Prepare the Monthly Aircrew Probation/Regression Report IAW AFMAN 11-202V1 and applicable AFMAN 11-2MDS-V1, associated MAJCOM supplements, and local policy and procedures
• Prepare the Semi-Annual Proration Consideration Report IAW AFMAN 11-202V1 and applicable AFMAN 11-2MDS-V1, associated MAJCOM supplements, and local policy and procedures

Preferred & Desired Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate skills and experience in one or more of the following areas. Candidates with cross-functional versatility are highly valued.

General Preferred Qualifications

• Prior U.S. Air Force military service or prior contractor experience within an AMC flying squadron Director of Training (DOT) shop or equivalent training management function
• Associate’s degree or higher in Aviation Management, Education/Training, Business Administration, or a related field
• Direct experience supporting C-17 Globemaster III, KC-10 Extender, KC-46 Pegasus, C-5M Super Galaxy, or C-130 squadrons
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to brief senior squadron leadership and coordinate across multiple functional areas simultaneously
• Experience developing aircrew training curricula, syllabi, and ground training programs

Desired Skills — Aircrew Scheduling Support

• Experience coordinating with the Training Officer, Training NCO, SARM specialist, Unit Deployment Manager (UDM), and Operations Officer (DO) to arrange schedules that facilitate operations, qualification, upgrade, test, exercise, and continuation training accomplishment
• Ability to build long-range and short-range shift schedules ensuring full coverage of all aircrew, instructor, evaluator, support personnel, and supervisor positions
• Proficiency performing daily updates of scheduling data to compensate for changing conditions and training completion rates
• Experience producing Flight Authorizations that have cleared the Group Stan/Eval Go-No/Go process
• Knowledge of computer database scheduling systems, Load Tracker, AFTO 781, and DISS requirements generation
• Familiarity with Operational Risk Management (ORM) principles per AMCI 90-903, Aviation ORM Program, as applied to experience-based aircrew scheduling
• Experience coordinating with OSO, OST, outside agencies, and higher headquarters for exercises such as RED FLAG, GREEN FLAG, Mobility Guardian, and Weapons School support

Desired Skills — Standardization/Evaluation (Stan/Eval) Support

• Experience maintaining flight testing materials and ensuring currency and accuracy
• Proficiency updating data in GTIMS and maintaining paper or digital aircrew records, including annual reviews, in-processing, and out-processing of squadron members
• Ability to interface with HARM/SARM personnel to update ARMS or future equivalent systems
• Experience reviewing and updating student/permanent party records, folders, and grade books per AFMAN 11-202V2 and AFMAN 11-2MDS-V2 with associated MAJCOM/Installation supplements
• Ability to notify crewmembers, scheduling, and unit leadership of upcoming and overdue testing, evaluation, and training requirements
• Experience generating Squadron Check Ride Status Reports; evaluation and testing status/trend data; GTIMS shells for AF Form 8 (Certification of Aircrew Qualification); data for monthly STRP and Squadron Certification Boards; and Aircrew Qualification Level Summaries (Letter of Xs)
• Experience conducting monthly reviews of assigned/attached crewmember evaluation dates
• Ability to update the squadron Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) program with every new publication release and Flight Crew Information File (FCIF) release

Desired Skills — Administrative Support

• Experience assisting flight commanders in providing data to the Commander’s Support Staff in support of task management, fitness, safety, security, supply, and manning programs
• Ability to prepare, maintain, and disposition administrative reports and correspondence on behalf of flight leadership
• Experience acting as a point of contact for newly assigned aircrew—orienting them on organizational functions, introducing key personnel, and scheduling initial training/orientation requirements
• Familiarity with coordinating pre-departure training with deploying personnel through the Unit Deployment Manager (UDM)
• Knowledge of the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide, AFI 10-403, and AFI 33-332 as they pertain to maintaining mobility/training folders and deployment documentation
• Experience providing pre-deployment and post-deployment mobility, logistics, security, ancillary training, medical, and dental requirements to the UDM
• Familiarity with the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) and the Air Expeditionary Force Reporting Tool (ART), including Unit Type Code posturing and individual status updates

Desired Skills — Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Support

• Hands-on experience performing set-up, maintenance, and restoration on EFB devices, including device activation, password resets, device/application unlocks, and initiating lost mode/device retrieval
• Proficiency performing set-up, maintenance, and restoration functions on End User Stand Alone (EUSA) devices IAW Mobile Device Management (MDM) provider requirements and configuration profiles provided by HQ AMC EFB Program Office
• Experience initiating EUSA device operating system updates as approved by DISA and configuration profiles provided by HQ AMC EFB Program Office
• Ability to review audit logs for unauthorized access and/or configuration changes on EFB and EUSA devices

Employment Details

• Start Date: September 1, 2026
• Employment Type: Full-Time W2 (1099/Corp-to-Corp not accepted)
• Schedule: 8-hour shift, Monday–Friday, within core hours of 7:30 AM–4:30 PM

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement

PioneerTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer