Army, the U.S. Air Force, and many Allied partner Nations, Amentum has earned its reputation as a ... helicopter ratings on both certificates, or be a graduate of any DOD rotary wing instructor pilot ...
Army, the U.S. Air Force, and many Allied partner Nations, Amentum has earned its reputation as a ... helicopter ratings on both certificates, or be a graduate of any DOD rotary wing instructor pilot ...
Helicopter Pilot (Instructor)
Fort Novosel, AL · On-site
$55.85/hr
Army, the U.S. Air Force, and many Allied partner Nations, Amentum has earned its reputation as a ... helicopter ratings on both certificates, or be a graduate of any DOD rotary wing instructor pilot ...
Helicopter Pilot (Instructor)
Fort Novosel, AL · On-site
$55.85/hr
Army, the U.S. Air Force, and many Allied partner Nations, Amentum has earned its reputation as a ... helicopter ratings on both certificates, or be a graduate of any DOD rotary wing instructor pilot ...
Army, the U.S. Air Force, and many Allied partner Nations, Amentum has earned its reputation as a ... helicopter ratings on both certificates, or be a graduate of any DOD rotary wing instructor pilot ...
Army, the U.S. Air Force, and many Allied partner Nations, Amentum has earned its reputation as a ... helicopter ratings on both certificates, or be a graduate of any DOD rotary wing instructor pilot ...
Helicopter Pilot (Instructor)
Enterprise, AL · On-site
$55.85/hr
Army, the U.S. Air Force, and many Allied partner Nations, Amentum has earned its reputation as a ... helicopter ratings on both certificates, or be a graduate of any DOD rotary wing instructor pilot ...
Helicopter Pilot (Instructor)
Enterprise, AL · On-site
$55.85/hr
Army, the U.S. Air Force, and many Allied partner Nations, Amentum has earned its reputation as a ... helicopter ratings on both certificates, or be a graduate of any DOD rotary wing instructor pilot ...
Helicopter Pilot with Security Clearance
Yakima, WA · On-site
$90K - $112K/yr
... Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and ... Pilot in Command: 1150 hours; Night flying: 75 hours; Last 12 months: 100 hours; Heavy Helicopter ...
Helicopter Pilot with Security Clearance
Yakima, WA · On-site
$90K - $112K/yr
... Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and ... Pilot in Command: 1150 hours; Night flying: 75 hours; Last 12 months: 100 hours; Heavy Helicopter ...
Helicopter Pilot (Instructor)
Fort Novosel, AL · On-site
$55.85/hr
Army, the U.S. Air Force, and many Allied partner Nations, Amentum has earned its reputation as a ... helicopter ratings on both certificates, or be a graduate of any DOD rotary wing instructor pilot ...
Helicopter Pilot (Instructor)
Fort Novosel, AL · On-site
$55.85/hr
Army, the U.S. Air Force, and many Allied partner Nations, Amentum has earned its reputation as a ... helicopter ratings on both certificates, or be a graduate of any DOD rotary wing instructor pilot ...
Helicopter Pilot (Instructor)
Fort Novosel, AL · On-site
$55.85/hr
Army, the U.S. Air Force, and many Allied partner Nations, Amentum has earned its reputation as a ... helicopter ratings on both certificates, or be a graduate of any DOD rotary wing instructor pilot ...
Helicopter Pilot (Instructor)
Fort Novosel, AL · On-site
$55.85/hr
Army, the U.S. Air Force, and many Allied partner Nations, Amentum has earned its reputation as a ... helicopter ratings on both certificates, or be a graduate of any DOD rotary wing instructor pilot ...
HELICOPTER PILOT (Title 32) with Security Clearance
Tulsa, OK · On-site
$78K - $98K/yr
Pilots a variety of on one or more of the following helicopters: Attack Helicopter (AH-64); Cargo ... This is an Army National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.
New
HELICOPTER PILOT (Title 32) with Security Clearance
Tulsa, OK · On-site
$78K - $98K/yr
Pilots a variety of on one or more of the following helicopters: Attack Helicopter (AH-64); Cargo ... This is an Army National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.
New
Helicopter Pilot with Security Clearance
Yakima, WA · On-site
$90K - $112K/yr
... Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and ... Pilot in Command: 1150 hours; Night flying: 75 hours; Last 12 months: 100 hours; Heavy Helicopter ...
Helicopter Pilot with Security Clearance
Yakima, WA · On-site
$90K - $112K/yr
... Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and ... Pilot in Command: 1150 hours; Night flying: 75 hours; Last 12 months: 100 hours; Heavy Helicopter ...
$131K/yr
This position is located at the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF), Kelly AFB, San Antonio, TX. The position is responsible for providing instruction, evaluation and examination of rated pilots ...
$131K/yr
This position is located at the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF), Kelly AFB, San Antonio, TX. The position is responsible for providing instruction, evaluation and examination of rated pilots ...
HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR TITLE 32 INDEFINITE
Concord, NH · On-site +1
$142K - $185K/yr
Incumbent serves as a Unit Trainer/Evaluator (UT/E), instructor pilot, or pilot in command on one ... For Army National Guard positions, must have working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or ...
HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR TITLE 32 INDEFINITE
Concord, NH · On-site +1
$142K - $185K/yr
Incumbent serves as a Unit Trainer/Evaluator (UT/E), instructor pilot, or pilot in command on one ... For Army National Guard positions, must have working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or ...
$131K - $171K/yr
As a HELICOPTER FLIGHT MAINTENANCE TEST PILOT (MTP) (Title 32) with the Texas Army National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: * Performs preflight weather analysis, route ...
$131K - $171K/yr
As a HELICOPTER FLIGHT MAINTENANCE TEST PILOT (MTP) (Title 32) with the Texas Army National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: * Performs preflight weather analysis, route ...
HELICOPTER PILOT
Boone, IA · On-site
$110K/yr
IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is restricted to current Military members of the Iowa Army National Guard. LOCATION: C Co 2/147 AVN, Boone, IA ...
HELICOPTER PILOT
Boone, IA · On-site
$110K/yr
IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is restricted to current Military members of the Iowa Army National Guard. LOCATION: C Co 2/147 AVN, Boone, IA ...
HELICOPTER FLIGHT MAINTENANCE TEST PILOT (MTP) (Title 32) with Security Clearance
Morgan, TX · On-site
$81K - $101K/yr
As a HELICOPTER FLIGHT MAINTENANCE TEST PILOT (MTP) (Title 32) with the Texas Army National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: * Performs preflight weather analysis, route ...
HELICOPTER FLIGHT MAINTENANCE TEST PILOT (MTP) (Title 32) with Security Clearance
Morgan, TX · On-site
$81K - $101K/yr
As a HELICOPTER FLIGHT MAINTENANCE TEST PILOT (MTP) (Title 32) with the Texas Army National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: * Performs preflight weather analysis, route ...
Instructor Pilot CH47
Huntsville, AL · On-site
CH-47F Cargo Helicopter pilot, including night vision goggles (NVG) qualified. * Completion of the United States Army CH-47F Instructor Pilot Training Course (IPC), minimum of 1000 PIC hours in ...
Instructor Pilot CH47
Huntsville, AL · On-site
CH-47F Cargo Helicopter pilot, including night vision goggles (NVG) qualified. * Completion of the United States Army CH-47F Instructor Pilot Training Course (IPC), minimum of 1000 PIC hours in ...
CH-47F Cargo Helicopter pilot, including night vision goggles (NVG) qualified. * Completion of the United States Army CH-47F Instructor Pilot Training Course (IPC), minimum of 1000 PIC hours in ...
CH-47F Cargo Helicopter pilot, including night vision goggles (NVG) qualified. * Completion of the United States Army CH-47F Instructor Pilot Training Course (IPC), minimum of 1000 PIC hours in ...
Instructor Pilot CH47
Huntsville, AL · On-site
CH-47F Cargo Helicopter pilot, including night vision goggles (NVG) qualified. * Completion of the United States Army CH-47F Instructor Pilot Training Course (IPC), minimum of 1000 PIC hours in ...
Instructor Pilot CH47
Huntsville, AL · On-site
CH-47F Cargo Helicopter pilot, including night vision goggles (NVG) qualified. * Completion of the United States Army CH-47F Instructor Pilot Training Course (IPC), minimum of 1000 PIC hours in ...
HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR TITLE 32 INDEFINITE
Concord, NH · On-site
$142K/yr
... pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the main-frame ... For Army National Guard positions, must have working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or ...
HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR TITLE 32 INDEFINITE
Concord, NH · On-site
$142K/yr
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$131K/yr
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... Test Pilot. This position requires performance of general or limited maintenance test flights ... For Army National Guard positions, must have working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or ...
HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR
Fresno, CA · On-site
$106K/yr
This HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR position, is for use at an Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot (AVCRAD) or any Army Aviation Facility where the requirement is deemed appropriate ...
HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR
Fresno, CA · On-site
$106K/yr
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$55.85/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 8 days ago
Job description
Amentum is currently accepting applications for the position of Helicopter Pilot (Instructor) at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Applicants selected for hire will provide instruction in the UH-72. Military aviation experience or UH-72 qualification is not required.
What We Do
Since 1989, Amentum Services, Inc. with its 400+ employee workforce, has trained and educated more than 1200 students per year. Providing classroom academic instruction and hands on flight training to nearly 500 students per day, our instructor skill and experience is without equal. Over the course of our 30 year tenure, aviation experts from Amentum have instilled nearly 30,000 pilots with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to fly and survive in today's complex aviation environment. Serving the aviation education needs of the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force, and many Allied partner Nations, Amentum has earned its reputation as a world class aviation education organization.
What You Will Do
Amentum instructors teach, coach, and mentor student pilots through intensive training designed to prepare them for their future roles as military aviators. Despite flight training's inherent risk, safety remains paramount in every aspect of our Rotary Wing Flight Training culture.
Boasting an unprecedented safety record with more than 2.5 million hours of flight instruction, Amentum instructors conduct flight instruction in an area encompassing more than 40,000 square miles within the National Airspace System.
Minimum Pilot Qualifications
- Must possess an ICAO equivalent or FAA commercial pilot certificate and an ICAO equivalent or FAA flight instructor certificate with rotorcraft category, helicopter class and instrument helicopter ratings on both certificates, or be a graduate of any DOD rotary wing instructor pilot course for rotary wing aircraft.
- Total Flight Time - 1500 hours. Flight time as pilot-in-command or second-in-command (per FAR 61.51); as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Pilot (PI) (Per AR 95-1) in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement.
- Must certify having a combination of 100 hours of hooded instrument, flight simulator instrument, or weather pilot time.
- Must have instructed students in instrument flight training.
- Night Flying - 75 hours.
- Instructor Time - 500 hours.
- Must have a current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate prior to beginning training.
- Basic Warfighter Skills Applicants - must be certified Night Vision Goggle (NVG) qualified and having 200 hours of NVG time.
- To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and be able to provide proof of such authorization
IMPORTANT
Applicants are subject to Government approval and terms of a 12 month Employee Agreement
Compensation Details:
$55.85/hourlyThe compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
07/14/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language atLabor Laws Posters.