Helicopter Pilot (Instructor) - Fort Novosel, Alabama
Amentum is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Helicopter Pilot (Instructor) at Fort Novosel, Alabama. This role involves instructing undergraduate student pilots in all aspects of helicopter aviation, from theory and simulator training to actual flight operations, preparing them for challenging combat scenarios. The program emphasizes safety and leadership development within a multinational student environment. Amentum, in partnership with the U.S. Army, trains approximately 1,000 graduates annually at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive instruction in the UH-72 helicopter.
- Lead students through aviation theory, simulator sessions, and in-flight training.
- Develop student pilot leadership skills.
- Adhere to strict safety protocols in all training activities.
Requirements:
- Must possess 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 be a graduate of any DOD rotary wing instructor pilot course for rotary wing aircraft.
- Minimum of 1500 hours of total flight time as pilot-in-command or second in command (per FAR 61.51); as Pilot in Command (PC) or Pilot (PI) (Per AR 95-1) in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement.
- Must certify having a combination of 100 hours of hooded instrument, flight simulator instrument, or weather pilot time.
- Experience instructing students in instrument flight training.
- Minimum of 75 hours of night flying time.
- Minimum of 500 hours of instructor time.
- Must hold a current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate prior to beginning MOI training.
- Weight must not exceed 250 pounds in flight duty uniform.
- Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide proof of such authorization.
Applicants must be able to obtain Government approval and agree to the terms of a 12-month Employee Training Agreement. Selected candidates will be required to pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check and complete training with a government acceptance checkride. Military aviation experience or UH-72 qualification is not required.
Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.