Amentum | Instructor

Helicopter Pilot (Instructor)

Amentum - Fort Novosel, Alabama

Company Overview

Amentum, a premier provider of aviation education, has been a cornerstone in pilot training since 1989. With a workforce exceeding 400 dedicated professionals, Amentum annually trains and educates over 1,200 students, delivering both comprehensive classroom academic instruction and invaluable hands-on flight training to approximately 500 students daily. Over three decades, Amentum's aviation experts have imparted critical knowledge, skills, and abilities to nearly 30,000 pilots, preparing them to thrive in today’s complex aviation environment. Serving the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and numerous Allied partner Nations, Amentum has established itself as a world-class aviation education organization, boasting an unparalleled safety record with over 2.5 million hours of flight instruction.

Position Summary

Amentum is seeking highly qualified and dedicated Helicopter Pilot Instructors to join its esteemed team at Fort Novosel, Alabama. Successful candidates will be responsible for providing expert flight instruction in the UH-72 helicopter, guiding student pilots through intensive training designed to prepare them for their future roles as military aviators. Prior military aviation experience or UH-72 qualification is not a prerequisite for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive flight instruction, coaching, and mentorship for student pilots.
• Ensure the highest standards of safety are maintained across all aspects of Rotary Wing Flight Training.
• Operate within an extensive training area covering over 40,000 square miles within the National Airspace System.

Minimum Pilot 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, graduation from any Department of Defense (DOD) rotary wing instructor pilot course for rotary wing aircraft is acceptable.
• A minimum of 1,500 total flight hours. Flight time as pilot-in-command (PIC) or second-in-command (SIC) per FAR 61.51, or as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Pilot (PI) per AR 95-1, in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable.
• Certification of 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 hours of night flying experience.
• A minimum of 500 hours of instructor time.
• A current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate must be obtained prior to commencing training.
• For Basic Warfighter Skills Applicants: Must be Night Vision Goggle (NVG) qualified with 200 hours of NVG time.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide proof of such authorization.

Important Considerations

Applicants are subject to Government approval and the terms of a 12-month Employee Agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company's hiring practices ensure equal opportunities for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability, provided the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Amentum adheres to all protected categories under federal, state, or local law. Further information regarding Federal labor laws and supplemental language is available on the Labor Laws Posters website.