Instructor Pilot; AW, H

Instructor Pilot (AW139)

Basic Function And Scope (summary)

Instructor pilot reports directly to his/her line manager or Chief pilot. The Instructor Pilot conducts scheduled or immediate helicopter transport operations. The Instructor Pilot possesses the experience and competence level to provide safe worldwide helicopter transport operations; complies with and is knowledgeable of the host‑nation regulations. Mission profiles include single/dual pilot operations ranging from NVG flight, ship deck landings, multi‑aircraft formation flight (similar or dissimilar in type) in different environmental conditions.

The Instructor Pilot performs his/her duties during day/night/instrument flight rules/overwater/mountainous and desert type terrain to improved or unimproved landing sites.

• High school graduate, BA or BS preferred.
• Transport Pilot Helicopter ATPL(H) with current Instrument Rating (FAA / EASA).
• Flight instructor license, military instructor pilot course or equivalent.
• (Certified Flight Instructor [CFI], Qualified Helicopter Instructor (QHI), Type Rating Instructor [TRI])
• Emirati pilots, certification as a Qualified Helicopter Instructor (QHI) or Type Rating Instructor [TRI].
• Must have valid passport.
• Must be able to pass a background security check.
• Must have a current Class 1 flight physical and pass a UAE military flight physical.
• Must pass a hands‑on flight evaluation.

For AW‑139:

• Minimum 4,500 total flight hours, of which at least 1,500 is in type (AW 139) but not less than 800, 1,000 flight hours as a RW PIC, 500 hours multi‑pilot (MP) operations, 200 flight hours night, and 100 flight hours actual or simulated instrument. AW‑139 type rating from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) training facility or an Approved Training Organization (ATO). Other combinations of experience and education that meet these requirements may be substituted.

For H‑145:

• D2/D3 type rating from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) training facility or an Approved Training Organization (ATO). Minimum 4,500 total flight hours, of which at least 1,500 is rotary wing (RW), 1,000 flight hours as a RW PIC, 200 flight hours night, and 100 flight hours actual or simulated instrument. Other combinations of experience and education that meet these requirements may be substituted.

• Must possess knowledge of ICAO regulations.
• Previous NVG qualification, highly desired.
• No more than 2 years since last helicopter flight on type (AW‑139/H‑145).

• The minimum acceptable standard for English proficiency is level 5.
• Emirati, the minimum acceptable standard for English proficiency is level 5 (Level 6 preferred).

• Conducts courteous, respectful, clear and effective communications with the customer’s assigned point of contact, the Flight Crew, Air Traffic Control and the Chain‑of‑Command.
• Properly prioritizes changes to his/her assigned mission; whether scheduled in advance (prior to flight) or unscheduled (while flying).
• Effectively communicates the safety‑risk mitigating measures put in place prior to and during the conduct of the assigned mission.
• Must be able to communicate well with others, instill a team‑work mentality, and lead by example.

• Must have strong charismatic and delegating attributes.
• Must work well with other departments.