AH64E Instructor Pilot

About the role

The AH64E Instructor Pilot provides both classroom and hands‑on flight training for Army aviation crews. The role combines academic instruction, simulator sessions, and live‑flight training to ensure pilots meet US Army Aircrew Training Manual (ATM) standards.

Key responsibilities

• Train and evaluate pilots on the AH‑64E platform, covering initial integration, continuation training, and qualification courses.
• Develop and execute an Aviation Aircrew Training Program in line with customer guidance and US Army ATP guidelines.
• Conduct instrument, night‑vision, and combat‑skill flight training in aircraft and flight‑training devices.
• Maintain Individual Aircrew Training Files (IATF) with up‑to‑date currency and readiness entries.
• Provide gunnery instruction, mission‑specific flight maneuvers, and field‑exercise mentorship at tenant locations.
• Attend customer meetings, recommend instructor and Pilot‑in‑Command appointments, and contribute to weekly scheduling and planning sessions.

Required profile

• Qualified aviation pilot with current certification on the AH‑64E helicopter.
• Familiarity with US Army ATM, MNG Modernization Training Plan, and related flight‑training publications.
• Proven ability to deliver both classroom and flight instruction, including instrument and night‑vision operations.
• Willingness to travel to off‑site locations as required by the customer.

Required skills

• AH‑64E aircraft operation
• Flight instruction and evaluation
• Instrument flight procedures (IFR, day/night)
• Night‑vision system (NVS/NVG) training
• Gunnery and combat‑skill instruction
• Use of flight‑training devices and simulators
• Knowledge of US Army Aircrew Training Manual (ATM) and MNG Modernization Training Plan