Amentum | Instructor

Instructor Pilot - Shaping the Future of Army Aviation

Amentum seeks highly skilled and dedicated individuals to join its team as Instructor Pilots at the prestigious US Army Aviation Center of Excellence, Fort Rucker, Alabama. This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in training the next generation of Army helicopter pilots, shaping the future of aviation within the United States Armed Forces.

A Legacy of Excellence:

At Fort Rucker, the largest rotary wing flight school in the world, Amentum aviation experts provide comprehensive training to approximately 1,000 student pilots annually. For over three decades, our instructors have prepared over 25,000 individuals, many with minimal prior experience, for the demands of military aviation. This program boasts an unparalleled safety record with over 2.3 million flight instruction hours, a testament to our commitment to rigorous safety protocols.

The Instructor Pilot Role:

The selected candidates will guide undergraduate student pilots through an intensive training program encompassing aviation theory, simulator exercises, and hands-on flight training in the UH-72 helicopter. This immersive program, conducted in shifts starting at dawn and extending into the night, covers a vast training area exceeding 40,000 square miles. Beyond technical proficiency, instructors are instrumental in fostering leadership skills and preparing students for the challenges of combat.

Essential Qualifications:

• Possession of an ICAO equivalent or FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate and an ICAO equivalent or FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with rotorcraft category, helicopter class, and instrument helicopter ratings on both certificates. Alternatively, candidates may be graduates of a DOD rotary wing instructor pilot course.
• A minimum of 1,500 hours total flight time.
• A minimum of 100 hours combined hooded instrument, flight simulator instrument, or weather pilot time.
• Proven experience instructing students in instrument flight training.
• A minimum of 75 hours of night flying experience.
• A minimum of 500 hours of instructor time.
• A current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate before commencing training.
• Weight not exceeding 250 pounds in flight duty uniform.
• Ability to successfully pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

Government Requirements:

Applicants are subject to Government approval and the terms of a 12-month Employee Training Agreement. Selected candidates will undergo a U.S. Government background security check, complete comprehensive training, and pass a government acceptance checkride.

Join Our Team:

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are a highly motivated and experienced aviator seeking a rewarding opportunity to shape the future of Army aviation, we encourage you to apply.