Instructor Pilot (TH-1H)

Location: Fort Rucker, Alabama

Overview

Amentum invites applications for the esteemed position of Instructor Pilot (TH-1H) at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Successful candidates will be responsible for providing comprehensive flight instruction in the TH-1H helicopter. This pivotal role demands significant U.S. Air Force military aviation experience.

Amentum Air Force Division operates as an integrated partner with the 23d Flying Training Squadron (FTS), the premier USAF helicopter flying training unit at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The Instructor Pilot will deliver academic, simulation, and flight training for contact, instruments, and remote operations within the TH-1H Huey II helicopter program. This critical training program is fundamental to developing the highly skilled vertical-lift aviators who serve in challenging USAF Combat Rescue, Special Operations, and Global Strike missions.

The program boasts an unprecedented safety record, with safety remaining paramount in every aspect of instruction. This essential training initiative is a collaborative effort between the Air Force, the Army, and Amentum, underscoring Amentum's role as a leading multi-service contractor supporting mission-critical Department of Defense assignments.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver expert academic, simulation, and flight training to students in the TH-1H Huey II helicopter.
Instruct flight students in contact, instrument, and remote operations procedures.
Ensure adherence to all U.S. Air Force flight regulations and safety protocols.
Contribute to the development of highly proficient USAF vertical-lift aviators.

Required Qualifications

Previous qualification as a U.S. Air Force Helicopter Instructor Pilot. (Candidates who are CV-22 pilots and attended SUPT-H or UHT are eligible).
Current in U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) military aircraft within the last four years, or within the last six years if the candidate possesses eleven years of DOD military operational flying duty.
A minimum of 1,000 total hours of DOD military helicopter flight time.
A minimum of 200 hours of DOD military helicopter instructor flight time.
Demonstrated comprehensive working knowledge of all U.S. Air Force flight regulations.
Possession of a current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate prior to commencing Pilot Instructor Training (PIT).
Ability to meet physical requirements, including a maximum weight of 250 pounds when in flight duty uniform.
Successful completion of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
Legal authorization to work in the United States, with the ability to provide proof of such authorization.

Important Considerations

Employment is contingent upon Government approval and adherence to the terms of a 12-month Employee Training Agreement. Successful candidates will be required to pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check. Completion of required training and a government acceptance checkride are mandatory.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity 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 so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Further information regarding federal laws and supplemental language related to labor rights is available.