Instructor Pilot​/AH64D Standardization Pilot; Aviation

Instructor Pilot / AH64D Standardization Pilot (Aviation)

This position requires a security clearance and US citizenship.

This is a flying position. The Sr. Instructor Pilot conducts flight training, pilot training and evaluation of Instructor Pilots, CONUS and/or OCONUS. Advises on all aspects of AH-64D training and qualifications. The Standardization Instructor Pilot holds sufficient knowledge to answer student questions without referring to the instructor material.

• Travel will be required.
• Provide input on training programs, including identifying deficiencies and recommending fixes.
• Support the validation of training materials, including Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS).
• Ensure training content aligns with Apache operational requirements and current aircraft configurations.
• Support Longbow Crew Trainer (LCT) production, testing and acceptance.
• Participate in Preliminary/Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, System Requirement Reviews and Trainer Requirement Reviews.
• Support field operations, deployments and sustainment activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must adhere to the company’s AS9100 policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• BS/BA and 12 years of experience or a HS diploma or equivalent with 15 years’ experience.
• Graduate of the AH-64 Instructor Pilot Course at an authorized Aviation Proponent School is required.
• Qualified on the AH-64 Series Aircraft.
• Experience as an Aviation Tactical Operations Officer/Aviation Mission Survivability Officer.
• Must be previously qualified as an AH-64D Instructor Pilot.
• Must have experience as an AH-64D/E Master Gunner.
• Must have flown an AH-64D or E within 180 days.
• FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Helicopter Instructor Pilot Certificate (CFE) or equivalent (GACA) is preferred.
• FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Helicopter Instrument Instructor Pilot Certificate (CFII) or equivalent (GACA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 2000 total flight hours in the AH-64 series aircraft and a total of 3000 rotary wing hours required.
• Minimum of 1000 Instructor Pilot flight hours in the AH-64D/E series aircraft required.
• Minimum of 150 Night Vision Goggle (NVG) flight hours required.
• Minimum of 500 Night Vision System (NVS) flight hours required.
• Must have experience teaching at USAACE as an AH-64D/E AQC flight line instructor and be familiar with the USAACE method of instruction (MOI).
• Experience with Aviation Mission Planning System (AMPS) and Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) procedures.
• Helicopter Underwater Egress Training (HUET) within the last 4 years is preferred.
• Some experience as an AH-64D/E Standardization Instructor Pilot at Battalion or Brigade level is preferred.
• Must have the knowledge to conduct training on Aviation Mission Planning System (AMPS) and Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) procedures for the AH-64E.

• Must possess and maintain a FAA Class II Flight Physical or GACVA equivalent.
• Must be qualified in the AH-64
  
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• Knowledge of Army Aviation training concepts, administration and logistics is required.
• Ability to effectively work in coordination with staff and team members.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and written.
• Ability to communicate with professionalism with the customer on the company’s behalf.

• Previous experience as an aviation Master Gunner is desired.
• Previous Foreign Military Sales Experience as an IP, highly desired.
• Previous Security Assistance Team experience is desired.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

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