Amentum | Instructor

Helicopter Pilot (Instructor) – Fort Rucker, Alabama

Amentum is currently accepting applications for a Helicopter Pilot (Instructor) at Fort Rucker, Alabama. This role involves providing instruction in the UH-72 aircraft. Please note that previous military aviation experience or specific UH-72 qualification is not required.

Role Overview

As a world-class aviation education organization, Amentum has trained thousands of pilots to excel in complex aviation environments. Instructors are responsible for teaching, coaching, and mentoring student pilots through intensive training programs. While flight training carries inherent risks, the company maintains a culture where safety is the paramount priority.

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 on both certificates, or be a graduate of any DOD rotary wing instructor pilot course.
• Total Flight Time: 1,500 hours (as Pilot-in-Command or Second-in-Command).
• 100 hours of hooded instrument, flight simulator instrument, or weather pilot time.
• Proven experience instructing students in instrument flight training.
• 75 hours of night flying experience.
• 500 hours of instructor time.
• Must hold a current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate prior to training commencement.
• Basic Warfighter Skills Applicants: Must be certified 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly rate for this position is $55.85. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable laws.

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 and tax-saving options
• Disability, life, and pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and specific contractual agreements (CBA/SCA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment 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.