AH‑64E Instructor Pilot – Aviation Training

About the role

The AH‑64E Instructor Pilot will deliver both classroom and hands‑on training for Army aviation crews, covering initial qualification, continuation training, and advanced combat skills. The role combines flight instruction in the aircraft and simulators with evaluation of aircrew proficiency against US Army standards.

Key responsibilities

• Train and evaluate pilots on the AH‑64E platform in accordance with the US Army Aircrew Training Manual and unit ATP guidelines.
• Develop and execute an Aviation Aircrew Training Program aligned with customer guidance and government‑approved curricula.
• Conduct instrument, night‑vision (NVS/NVG), and combat‑skill flights, including realistic mission scenarios such as dust landings and desert weather training.
• Maintain Individual Aircrew Training Files with current currency, readiness entries, and required publications.
• Provide mentorship for Master Gunner training, field exercises, and act as ATP mentor for standardization teams.

Required profile

• Associate degree or higher (visa requirement for Saudi Arabia).
• Qualified Pilot in Command with at least 1,000 flight hours and 1,500 total flight hours.
• Minimum 500 instructor‑pilot hours and 250 NVS/NVG flight hours.
• Graduate of the AH‑64 Instructor Pilot Course (IPC) or equivalent evaluation.
• FAA Commercial Pilot certificate; FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) preferred.

Required skills

• AH‑64E aircraft operation and flight instruction.
• Instrument flight (IFR) proficiency.
• Night‑vision system (NVS/NVG) operation.
• Flight training device and simulator instruction.
• Evaluation of aircrew performance against US Army standards.