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Amentum is currently accepting applications for the position of Helicopter Pilot (Instructor) at ... Must certify having a combination of 100 hours of hooded instrument, flight simulator instrument ...

Amentum is currently accepting applications for the position of Helicopter Pilot (Instructor) at ... Must certify having a combination of 100 hours of hooded instrument, flight simulator instrument ...

Amentum is currently accepting applications for the position of Helicopter Pilot (Instructor) at ... Must certify having a combination of 100 hours of hooded instrument, flight simulator instrument ...

Amentum is currently accepting applications for the position of Helicopter Pilot (Instructor) at ... Must certify having a combination of 100 hours of hooded instrument, flight simulator instrument ...

Amentum is currently accepting applications for the position of Helicopter Pilot (Instructor) at ... Must certify having a combination of 100 hours of hooded instrument, flight simulator instrument ...

Amentum is currently accepting applications for the position of Helicopter Pilot (Instructor) at ... Must certify having a combination of 100 hours of hooded instrument, flight simulator instrument ...

Amentum is currently accepting applications for the position of Helicopter Pilot (Instructor) at ... Must certify having a combination of 100 hours of hooded instrument, flight simulator instrument ...

Amentum is currently accepting applications for the position of Helicopter Pilot (Instructor) at ... Must certify having a combination of 100 hours of hooded instrument, flight simulator instrument ...

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How much do helicopter flight simulator instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for helicopter flight simulator instructor in the United States is $100,249.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Helicopter Flight Simulator Instructor vs Helicopter Pilot?

AspectHelicopter Flight Simulator InstructorHelicopter Pilot
Required CertificationsCertified Flight Instructor (CFI), simulator training certificationCommercial Pilot License (CPL), instrument and commercial ratings
Work EnvironmentFlight simulators, training centers, classroomsAircraft, helicopters, various outdoor locations
Employer & Industry UsageFlight schools, military, training organizationsAirlines, charter services, private operators

While both roles require aviation certifications and involve helicopter operations, the Helicopter Flight Simulator Instructor focuses on training pilots using simulators in controlled environments. In contrast, the Helicopter Pilot operates aircraft in real-world conditions. The instructor's role emphasizes teaching and safety, whereas the pilot's role involves actual flight execution and navigation.

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Infographic showing various Helicopter Flight Simulator Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,249 per year, or $48.2 per hour.

CV-22 Academic/Simulator Instructor Special Mission Aviator

Aviation Training Consulting LLC

Kirtland Air Force Base, NM โ€ข On-site

$44K - $58K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
The CV-22 Academic/Simulator Instructor Special Mission Aviator (SMA) will provide formal aircrew academic and simulator training to officer and enlisted initial qualification, requalification, instructor upgrade, and key staff students to conduct combat search and rescue missions utilizing NVG low level flight, helicopter aerial refueling operations, alternate insertion and extraction methods, emergency procedures training, systems instruction, and tactical operations. Provide academic and simulator refresher training to qualified officer and enlisted CV-22 aircrew members. Assist in the development of and ensuring the Instructional Systems Design (ISD) process is correctly applied to all CV-22 courseware. Selected candidate will become a Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) certified instructor. Perform other duties as directed by the management team.
Essential Functions of the Position:
  • Provide academic and simulator refresher training to qualified officers and enlisted CV-22 aircrew members.
  • Assist in the development of and ensuring the Instructional Systems Design (ISD) process is correctly applied to all CV-22 courseware.
  • Perform other duties as directed by the management team.

Requirements
  • Current as a Special Mission Aviator in the CV-22 within the previous two years; or within the previous 8 years if the candidate has performed 8 years of military operational flying duty at the time of hire with at least two years or 200 hours experience as in in-flight instructor in the CV-22.
  • Minimum of an Associate's Degree from a regionally-accredited college.
  • 1,000+ hours in the CV-22.
  • 100+ hours of Night Vision Goggle time.
  • 300+ hours of instructor time.
  • Selected candidate must be able to obtain a minimum of an active SECRET clearance and will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information and Communications Security (COMSEC) material.