Leidos | Instructor

Job Title: LUH-72A Lakota Instructor Pilot

Leidos is seeking an experienced LUH-72A Lakota Instructor Pilot to join the Airborne Solutions (AirS) Division in Marana, Arizona. This position supports the Army National Guard Aviation Training Services and Operational Support (ATSOS) program, contributing to aviation readiness through advanced flight instruction, simulation operations, and schoolhouse support within the One Army School System (OASS).

Core Responsibilities

• Provide in-flight instruction on LUH-72A aircraft and lead instructor qualification courses.
• Deliver platform academic instruction for approved Programs of Instruction (POI), including Aircraft Qualification, Standardization, Maintenance Test Pilot, and Aviation Tactics Instructor Courses (ATIC).
• Maintain accurate training records, including ATP documentation for readiness level (RL) progression.
• Lead pre-mission planning and after-action reviews for all flight and simulation training events.
• Ensure all activities and operations strictly adhere to DCMA INST 8210-1D, AR 95-1, TRADOC POI, and relevant dATM standards.
• Coordinate scheduling and administrative tasks to maintain schoolhouse accreditation and training requirements.
• Collaborate with the Government Flight Representative (GFR) to verify contractor qualifications.
• Report instructor flight and operations data for monthly reporting requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma with 8 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience: At least 250 military IP flight hours and/or 2 years of IP experience at a USAACE-approved or OASS-accredited program.
• Certification: Current FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
• Medical: Current FAA Second Class Medical or Army Class 2 FDME.
• Qualifications: USAACE/AATS (or equivalent) IP qualification in the assigned aircraft type; must meet instructor qualification requirements per TR 350-10 and TR 350-70.
• Professional Development: Instructor Training Course (ITC) or ABIC qualification (or ability to complete AATS-provided ABIC within 12 months of hire); must complete ACT-E qualification and sustainment training.
• Security: Ability to hold a favorable background investigation or security clearance appropriate to the assigned mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Instructor Pilot experience at EAATS, HAATS, WAATS, or the U.S. Army Aviation Training Center.
• USAACE-qualified Instrument Flight Examiner (IFE) status.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Employment Details

Compensation Range: $87,100.00 – $157,450.00. Please note that actual offers are determined by a variety of factors including education, experience, market data, and internal equity.

Leidos is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and non-discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.