Helicopter Pilot jobs in Alabama

Description:

DigiFlight 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 DigiFlight / 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 DigiFlight / 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide training, training development, subject matter expertise, logistical support, and management of DigiFlight’s / PM Apache’s AH-64D/E training requirements.

2. Conduct flight training, academic lecture, guided discussions, instructor lead practical exercises, and simulation training in all aspects of the AH-64D and/ AH-64E, to include aircraft, weapon, and mission systems.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Work independently, via digital applications, telephonically or virtually when at their base of operations.

6. Primary work location is “on-site” at the locations CONUS and OCONUS, on or off US and Allied military.

7. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Experience

1. 2,000 Total RW Hours

2. 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.

3. Graduate of the AH-64 Instructor Pilot Course. (500 AH-64 IP Hours)

4. Military Instrument Flight Examiner is desired or rated as a CFII.

5. A high level of AH-64 knowledge is desired, as well as the ability to research information in technical manuals and/or engineering documentation.

6. 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.

7. Bachelor or higher degree in aviation, management, education, or training development. Education can be substituted with experience.

Required Skills

1. Possess a minimum of SECRET clearance.

2. FAA Class II flight physical.

3. FAA Commercial Pilot rating / Rotorcraft – Helicopter: Instrument Helicopter Ratings.

4. U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a valid US Passport.

5. Valid U.S. Driver’s License and able to obtain an International Drivers Permit.

6. Be available for travel up to 50% of the time with surges of 75% depending on mission requirements.

7. Able to manage logistics as well as physically move equipment up to 60lbs in support of mission requirements.

8. 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.

9. Must be able to work independently, have good organizational skills, produce quality work within a schedule with little supervision.

10. Must be able to work well with others and function as part of a close-knit team.

11. Must have the desire and ability to self-improve, specifically related to technical knowledge, instructional development, teaching methods and techniques.