Amentum | Instructor

Instructor Pilot - Fort Novosel, Alabama

An opportunity exists for a qualified aviation professional to join a leading contractor supporting the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Novosel, Alabama. This position serves as an Instructor Pilot within a comprehensive rotary-wing flight training program, contributing to the development of future Army aviators.

The Instructor Pilot plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality flight instruction across various phases of training. Responsibilities include providing instruction in aviation theory, simulator operations, actual flight training, and instrument flight procedures. The program boasts an exceptional safety record, reflecting the rigorous standards upheld by instructors.

Located at the world's largest rotary-wing flight school, this program trains approximately 1,000 student pilots annually. Instructors guide undergraduate student pilots, many with limited prior experience, through months of intensive training designed to prepare them for challenging operational environments. The training is conducted in partnership with the U.S. Army and includes instruction in the UH-72 helicopter, with specific UH-72 qualification or prior military aviation experience not required for consideration.

This position is subject to U.S. Government approval and requires the candidate to pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check. Successful candidates will be required to complete specific training and pass a government acceptance checkride. Employment is offered under the terms of a 12-month Employment Training Agreement.

Essential Requirements:

• 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 be a graduate of any DOD rotary wing instructor pilot course for rotary wing aircraft.
• A minimum of 1500 total flight hours, creditable as pilot-in-command or second in command (per FAR 61.51) or Pilot in Command (PC) or Pilot (PI) (Per AR 95-1) in aircraft of any weight or category.
• Certification of having a combination of 100 hours of hooded instrument, flight simulator instrument, or weather pilot time.
• Demonstrated experience instructing students in instrument flight training.
• A minimum of 75 night flight hours.
• A minimum of 500 instructor hours.
• Must possess a current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate prior to beginning MOI training.
• Must not exceed 250 pounds in flight duty uniform.
• Ability 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.

Application Information:

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Human Resources Manager Keith Sasser.

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