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Pae

Helicopter Pilot (Instructor)

Fort Novosel, AL · On-site

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.

dynamicaviation

Instructor Pilot

Bridgewater, VA

$75K - $85K/yr

Assess new pilot candidates * Review and enhance current ground training curricula for all aircraft ... Multi-Engine Instructor and Instrument Instructor ratings * 1st or 2nd class FAA medical ...

ArcBest

Pilot, Captain I

Fort Smith, AR · On-site

Operate as Pilot-in-Command or Second-in-Command on assigned flights. * Ensure safety and compliance throughout the flight operation. * Lead and direct the flight crew. * Conduct risk assessments and ...

Sierra Nevada Corporation

FAA issued Second Class Medical Certificate. * Ability to pass a FAA/Military Pilot Background Check and mandatory drug and alcohol screen. * A minimum of 1500 hours total fixed-wing as pilot-in ...

Quanta Services

Line Pilot

Aurora, OR · On-site

This position requires pilots who are willing to clean aircraft and other miscellaneous non-pilot ... Current 2nd Class medical certificate * 200 Longline / Vertical Reference hours * 50 hours make and ...

Winco

Line Pilot

Aurora, OR · On-site

This position requires pilots who are willing to clean aircraft and other miscellaneous non-pilot ... Current 2nd Class medical certificate * 200 Longline / Vertical Reference hours * 50 hours make and ...

Archer First Response Systems

Remote Pilot

Orlando, FL · On-site

... second chance at life. We define standards, push boundaries, and passionately work to make first responders more efficient and effective. ROLE INFORMATION: We are hiring a Part 107 Certified Remote ...

Winco

Line Pilot

Aurora, OR

This position requires pilots who are willing to clean aircraft and other miscellaneous non-pilot ... Current 2nd Class medical certificate * 200 Longline / Vertical Reference hours * 50 hours make and ...

Archer First Response Systems

Remote Pilot

Hialeah, FL · On-site

... second chance at life. We define standards, push boundaries, and passionately work to make first responders more efficient and effective. ROLE INFORMATION: We are hiring a Part 107 Certified Remote ...

Life Flight Network

Float Rotor Wing Pilot

Boise, ID · On-site

$109K - $127K/yr

Here, you'll find the best and the brightest talents, who are second to none in their dedication ... The Float Rotor Wing Pilot is responsible for professionally and safely operating aircraft for LFN ...

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As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for second pilot in the United States is $130,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Second Pilot, you need a solid background in aviation, strong flight skills, and often a multi-engine commercial pilot license with an instrument rating. Familiarity with modern cockpit avionics, navigation systems, and compliance with regulatory certifications such as the FAA ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) certificate is crucial. Excellent teamwork, situational awareness, and decisive communication are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies are essential for safe, efficient flight operations and effective collaboration with the captain and crew.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Second Pilot?

A Second Pilot, also known as a First Officer, is responsible for assisting the Captain with all aspects of flight operations, including aircraft checks, flight planning, navigation, and communication with air traffic control. On a typical day, you will share flying duties, monitor aircraft systems, support decision-making during various flight phases, and help ensure all procedures and safety protocols are followed. The role often requires adaptability, as flight schedules and working conditions can vary. Second Pilots regularly coordinate with the captain, cabin crew, and ground staff, helping to foster a collaborative and safety-focused environment. This experience provides a solid foundation for future advancement to the Captain position.

What is a Second Pilot job?

A Second Pilot, also known as a First Officer, assists the Captain in operating an aircraft. They handle pre-flight checks, monitor instruments, communicate with air traffic control, and take control of the aircraft when necessary. Their role ensures flight safety and efficiency while gaining experience to eventually become a Captain.

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Helicopter Pilot (Instructor)

Helicopter Pilot (Instructor)

Pae

Fort Novosel, AL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 19 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

Original Posting:

06/02/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum 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.

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