Amentum | Instructor

Helicopter Pilot (Instructor)

Amentum is currently accepting applications for the position of Helicopter Pilot (Instructor) at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Selected candidates will provide instruction in the UH-72. Military aviation experience or prior UH-72 qualification is not required.

Company Overview

Since 1989, Amentum has provided world-class aviation education to the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and Allied partner nations. With a workforce of over 400 professionals, Amentum trains more than 1,200 students annually. Our instructors possess unparalleled experience and have successfully trained nearly 30,000 pilots to operate safely and effectively in complex aviation environments.

Role Responsibilities

Instructors are responsible for teaching, coaching, and mentoring student pilots through intensive training programs. Safety is the foundation of our Rotary Wing Flight Training culture, supported by an unprecedented record of over 2.5 million hours of flight instruction across 40,000 square miles of the National Airspace System.

Minimum Pilot Qualifications

• 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, or be a graduate of any DOD rotary wing instructor pilot course.
• Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours (PIC or SIC per FAR 61.51, or PIC/PI per AR 95-1).
• Minimum of 100 hours of hooded instrument, flight simulator instrument, or weather pilot time.
• Documented experience instructing students in instrument flight training.
• Minimum of 75 hours of night flying.
• Minimum of 500 hours of instructor time.
• Must hold a current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate prior to training.
• Basic Warfighter Skills applicants must be Night Vision Goggle (NVG) qualified with at least 200 hours of NVG time.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide proof of authorization.

Employment Requirements

Successful applicants are subject to government approval and the terms of a 12-month employee agreement.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly rate for this position is $55.85. This rate is a good-faith estimate; final compensation may vary based on experience, education, skills, market data, and applicable agreements.

Amentum offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable collective bargaining agreements or contract provisions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, 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.