Amentum | Instructor

Helicopter Pilot Instructor (Part-Time) – Fort Novosel, Alabama

Amentum seeks a highly skilled and experienced Helicopter Pilot Instructor to join our team at Fort Novosel, Alabama. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the training of the next generation of Army helicopter pilots within a dynamic and collaborative environment. Successful candidates will guide undergraduate student pilots through comprehensive flight training, fostering leadership skills and upholding the highest safety standards.

Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will provide instruction in the UH-72 helicopter, leading students through theoretical and practical training, encompassing simulator instruction and actual flight training. A commitment to safety and the development of exceptional leadership qualities in student pilots is paramount. Instruction will occur in a demanding, shift-based schedule operating within a large training area.

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; or graduation from a DOD rotary wing instructor pilot course for rotary wing aircraft.
• Minimum 1500 hours total flight time as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) or Second-in-Command (SIC).
• 100 hours of hooded instrument, flight simulator instrument, or weather pilot time.
• Proven experience instructing students in instrument flight training.
• Minimum 75 hours of night flying.
• Minimum 500 hours of instructor time.
• Current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate (prior to commencement of training).
• Maximum weight of 250 pounds in flight duty uniform.
• Successful completion of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

Important Considerations:

Employment is contingent upon Government approval and adherence to a 12-month Employee Training Agreement. A successful background security check is mandatory. Selected candidates must also successfully complete training and a government acceptance checkride. Prior military aviation experience or UH-72 qualification is not required.

About Amentum:

Amentum is a leading provider of mission-critical services to the Department of Defense, working in partnership with the armed forces to safeguard national interests. We are proud to support the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence, training approximately 1,000 Army helicopter pilots annually. Our commitment to safety is unwavering, reflected in our outstanding safety record of over 2.3 million hours of flight instruction.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal opportunities for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability (provided essential job functions can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation), or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.