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The Airborne Solutions (AirS) Division within the Airborne Mission Solutions Business Area of Leidos is seeking a LUH72A Lakota Instructor Pilot to support the Army National Guard (ANG) Aviation Training Services and Operational Support (ATSOS) program in Marana, Arizona. This role places you at the center of a mission that directly strengthens Army National Guard aviation readiness through advanced flight training, simulation instruction, and schoolhouse support across the One Army School System (OASS).

As the prime contractor for ATSOS, Leidos delivers a full spectrum of aviation training capabilities-including platform instruction, simulation operations, classroom academics, and Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) support. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in a highimpact environment where your instruction shapes the next generation of Army aviators.

You will provide inflight instruction on LUH72A aircraft, lead instructor qualification courses, support readiness level progressions, and contribute to both regional and foreign military training. Instructor Pilots also perform Instructor Operator duties and deliver platform academic instruction in alignment with AR 951, TRADOC Programs of Instruction (POI), UH60 dATM, and AATS SOPs. All activities must meet the standards outlined in DCMA INST 82101D.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your aviation experience to a mission that truly matters.

• Maintain training records for formal course students and ATP documentation for readiness level (RL) progression trainees.

• Deliver instruction and evaluation to student pilots in accordance with AATSapproved Training Support Packages.

• Conduct daily academic instruction for approved POIs, including Aircraft Qualification, Instructor Pilot, Aircraft Standardization, Maintenance Test Pilot, and Aviation Tactics Instructor Courses (ATIC).

• Lead premission planning and afteraction reviews for all flight and simulation events.

• Fulfill all ATP requirements per DCMA INST 82101D, AR 951, and applicable dATMs, including participation in the NoNotice Evaluation Program.

• Coordinate daily tasks such as schedules and leave to support AATS training requirements and schoolhouse accreditation.

• Ensure compliance with Army, National Guard, and AATS policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Collaborate with the GFR to verify contractor qualifications for aviationtraining tasks per DCMA INST 82101D.

• Report Instructor Flight and Operations data for the Task Order Monthly Report.

• High School Diploma with 8 years' experience or Bachelor's Degree with 4 years' experience.

• Instructor Pilot experience with at least 250 military IP flight hours and/or 2 years of IP experience at a USAACEapproved or OASSaccredited program.

• USAACE/AATS (or equivalent) IP qualification in the aircraft type assigned.

• Instructor Training Course (ITC) or ABIC qualification, or ability to complete AATSprovided ABIC within 12 months of hire.

• FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.

• FAA Second Class Medical or Army Class 2 FDME (per DCMA 8210.1D).

• Experience as SP, IE, and/or IP in an OASS school, MTOE, or TDA organization at company or battalion level.

• Meet instructor qualification requirements per TR 35010 and TR 35070.

• Adhere to DCMA INST 8210.1D for all Rated and NonRated Crewmember operations.

• Complete ACTE qualification and sustainment training per TC 304.11.

• Hold a favorable background investigation or security clearance appropriate to the information accessed.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Instructor Pilot experience at EAATS, HAATS, WAATS, or the U.S. Army Aviation Training Center.

• USAACEqualified Instrument Flight Examiner (IFE) preferred.

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The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.