13 May 2026

Amentum | Instructor

Enterprise, AL, United States

Helicopter Pilot (Instructor) – Fort Rucker, Alabama

Amentum is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Helicopter Pilot (Instructor) based in Fort Rucker, Alabama. This role involves providing comprehensive flight instruction in the UH-72. Please note that prior military aviation experience or specific UH-72 qualification is not required.

Company Overview

Since 1989, Amentum Services, Inc. has served as a world-class aviation education organization. With a workforce of over 400 professionals, Amentum provides academic and hands-on flight training for U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and Allied partner nations. Having facilitated training for nearly 30,000 pilots, Amentum maintains an uncompromising commitment to safety, supported by an unprecedented record of over 2.5 million hours of flight instruction across 40,000 square miles of the National Airspace System.

Role Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach, coach, and mentor student pilots, preparing them for their future roles as military aviators. The instructor is responsible for upholding the highest standards of safety within the Rotary Wing Flight Training culture.

Minimum 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; or graduation from any DOD rotary wing instructor pilot course.
  • Total Flight Time: 1,500 hours (as Pilot-in-Command or Second-in-Command 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.
  • Proven experience instructing students in instrument flight training.
  • Minimum of 75 hours of night flying experience.
  • Minimum of 500 hours of instructor time.
  • Current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate required prior to training commencement.
  • Basic Warfighter Skills: Must be Night Vision Goggle (NVG) qualified with 200 hours of NVG time.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States is mandatory.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly rate for this position is $55.85. This figure represents a good-faith estimate; actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Amentum offers a competitive benefits package, including:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits with 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Educational reimbursement and parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan and tax-saving options
  • Disability, life, and pet insurance

Additional Information

Applicants are subject to government approval and the terms of a 12-month Employee Agreement. Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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