Apache Helicopter Instructor Pilot

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Digi Flight Inc. is seeking qualified AH-64D/E Instructor Pilots / Instrument Examiners to become a member of the AH-64 New Equipment Training Team and to provide training, training development, subject matter expertise, logistical support, and management of Digi Flight / PM Apache’s AH-64D/E training requirements.

The New Equipment Training Team (NETT) Instructors provide U.S. Army units and allied customers the training necessary to operate the AH-64D/E and related mission and weapon systems. The Digi Flight / PM Apache NET Team is the primary provider of initial training for the AH-64. The team is also the main developer of training, training material and training devices and/or provides oversight in the development of these items.

• Provide training, training development, subject matter expertise, logistical support, and management of Digi Flight’s / PM Apache’s AH-64D/E training requirements.
• Conduct flight training, academic lecture, guided discussions, instructor-led practical exercises, and simulation training in all aspects of the AH-64D and AH-64E, to include aircraft, weapon, and mission systems.
• Develop academic training or provide subject matter expertise in the development of training and training devices by the AH-64E OEM or third-party vendors.
• Prepare, manage schedules, and conduct training IAW applicable Program of Instructions, Training Support Plans, Course Management Plans, Course Syllabuses and/or within other official guidance with little to no supervision.
• Work independently, via digital applications, telephonically or virtually when at their base of operations.
• Primary work location is on-site at CONUS and OCONUS locations, on or off US and allied military installations.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• 2,000 Total RW Hours
• Instructor candidates must be a Graduate of a U.S Army DOTD Approved AH-64E course to include being version 4 or version 6 trained IAW and by a USAACE DOTD approved authority.
• Graduate of the AH-64 Instructor Pilot Course. (500 AH-64 IP Hours)
• Military Instrument Flight Examiner is desired or rated as a CFII.
• A high level of AH-64 knowledge is desired, as well as the ability to research information in technical manuals and/or engineering documentation.
• Possess knowledge of the AH-64 mission and weapons systems, the technical employment of those systems and a basic understanding of the US Army doctrinal use of said systems.
• Bachelor or higher degree in aviation, management, education, or training development. Education can be substituted with experience.

• Possess a minimum of SECRET clearance.
• FAA Class II flight physical.
• FAA Commercial Pilot rating / Rotorcraft – Helicopter:
  Instrument Helicopter Ratings.
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a valid US Passport.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and able to obtain an International Drivers Permit.
• Be available for travel up to 50% of the time with surges of 75% depending on mission requirements.
• Able to manage logistics as well as physically move equipment up to 60lbs in support of mission requirements.
• A general/working knowledge of MS Office products is required, and the selected individual should have at least a basic knowledge of the courseware development and review process.
• Must be able to work independently, have good organizational skills, produce quality work within a schedule with little supervision.
• Must be able to work well with others and function as part of a close-knit team.
• Must have the desire and ability to self-improve, specifically related to technical knowledge, instructional development, teaching methods and techniques.

Entry level

Full-time

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