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LUH-72A Lakota Instructor Pilot

Gypsum, CO · On-site

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LUH-72A Lakota Instructor Pilot

LUH-72A Lakota Instructor Pilot

Leidos

Gypsum, CO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

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8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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56th of 430 rated business services

Job description

The Airborne Solutions (AirS) Division within the Airborne & Mission Solutions Business Area of Leidos is seeking a LUH-72A Lakota Instructor Pilot to support the Army National Guard (ANG) Aviation Training Services and Operational Support (ATSOS) program in Gypsum, CO. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your aviation expertise in direct support of the High-Altitude Army Aviation Training Site (HAATS)-one of the most respected high-altitude training environments in the world.
As the prime contractor for ATSOS, Leidos delivers comprehensive flight and simulation training, classroom instruction, and schoolhouse support, including One Army School System (OASS) integration and Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) maintenance. In this position, you will play a critical role in preparing Army National Guard aviators for the demanding operational environments they face.
The selected Instructor Pilot will conduct flight instruction, academic training, and Instructor Operator duties in accordance with AR 95-1, TRADOC Programs of Instruction (POI), LUH-72A dATM, and local AATS SOPs. All contractor Instructor Pilots operate under DCMA INST 8210-1D requirements. Candidates with Functional Check Pilot (FCP) qualifications are highly desired to support airworthiness validation in accordance with FARs and OEM standards.
This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a mission that directly enhances the readiness and capability of Army aviation forces.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Perform Check Flights to determine compliance with contractual requirements, such as Acceptance Check Flights (ACFs) and Functional Check Flights (FCFs), which include:
    • Any flight performed to accept or functionally check new aircraft.
    • Any flight performed to accept or functionally check accomplishment of depot maintenance, contract maintenance, organic maintenance, or modification.
    • Any flight performed to determine whether an aircraft or its various components are functioning according to predetermined specifications when subjected to the flight environment.
  • Conduct Functional Check Flights to accept or check accomplishment of maintenance or Modifications.
  • Conduct Functional Check Flights to determine aircraft and component functionality according to predetermined specifications while subjected to the flight environment.
  • Conduct Ground Run and Functional Check Flight (05-60-00) IAW:
    • EC-145/BK-117 C2, Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM)
    • EC-145/BK-117 C2, Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM)
    • EC-145/BK-117 C2, Pilot's Checklist (RFMCL)
    • EC-145/BK-117 C2, Master Servicing Manual (MSM)
    • Turbomeca USA, Engine Manuals, Arriel 1E2
  • Maintain training records on formal course students and in ATP records as required for unit, readiness level (RL) progression trainees.
  • Deliver instruction and evaluation aligned with AATS-approved Training Support Packages.
  • Provide daily academic instruction of approved Program Of Instruction (POI's), including:
    • HAATS Power Management / Mountain Qualification Course
  • Lead pre-mission planning and after-action reviews for all flights and simulation periods conducted.
  • Complete all aircrew training program (ATP) requirements IAW DCMA INST 8210-1D, AR 95-1, and the applicable dATM. Contract pilot shall participate in No-notice evaluation program.
  • Coordinate daily tasks and requirements (examples are work schedules, leaves, etc.) of contract employees to meet AATS missioned training requirements and schoolhouse accreditation as directed by AATS chains of command.
  • Ensure compliance with Army, National Guard and AATS policies, procedures and regulations.
  • Coordinate with the GFR to ensure contractor qualification compliance with DCMA INST 8210.1D
  • Report Instructor Flight and Operation data in the Task Order Monthly Report.

Basic Qualifications
  • High School Diploma with 12 years' of applicable experience or Bachelors' Degree with 8 years' of experience.
  • Candidate will be certified in DCMA INST 8210-1D to be qualified in mission, type, design, and if appropriate, series of aircraft and have no less than 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time with 300 hours in similar type aircraft for which duties will be performed.
  • USAACE/AATS (or equivalent Army approved NET) qualified IP in type aircraft for which duties will be performed.
  • Instructor Training Course (ITC) or ABIC qualified; or successfully graduate from a AATS provided ABIC course within 12 months of contractor employee start date.
  • FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
  • FAA Second Class flight physical required. Army Contractor pilots have the option of maintaining either an annual FAA Second Class Medical Certificate or an Army Class 2 FDME (DCMA 8210.1D, para 4.3.5.1.2).
  • Experience as an SP, IE and/or IP in a OASS school, MTOE or TDA organization at the company and/or battalion level.
    • Instrument Flight Examiners (IE), Standardization Instructor Pilots (SP), Instructor Pilots (IP), and Maintenance Evaluators (ME) designations apply only to contractor pilots (Army) contracted for the sole purpose of conducting aircraft qualification training and administration of the Aircrew Training Program (ATP). Contractor pilots in these designated positions shall meet all Army initial aircraft qualifications and recurrent training requirements per AR 95-1 and the applicable aircraft Digital Aircrew Training Module (dATM) (DCMA 8210.1D, para 4.3.4.3).
  • Candidate performing flight operations in the role of UH-72 Aircraft Functional Check Pilot/Instructor Pilot (FCP/IP) shall adhere to minimum qualifications as prescribed by DCMA INST 8210.1D.
  • Candidate shall meet all Army initial aircraft qualifications and recurrent training requirements per AR 95-1 and the applicable aircraft Digital Aircrew Training Module (dATM) (DCMA 8210.1D, para 4.3.4.3).
  • The contractor shall ensure that their employees have a favorable background investigation or hold a security clearance and access approvals commensurate with the level of information processed or available to them.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Qualified or previous experience as a UH-60A/L/M Blackhawk Instructor Pilot, in addition to qualified as a LUH-72A Lakota IP and FCP.
  • IP experience at EAATS, HAATS, WAATS or U.S. Army Aviation Training Center of Excellence.
  • Previous ACT-E qualification and sustainment training IAW TC 3-04.11.
  • Graduate of the Army Maintenance Test Pilot Course or complete an equivalency evaluation conducted by the Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization (DES), U.S. Army Aviation Warfighting Center, Ft. Rucker, AL 36362-5000.
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Original Posting:
March 3, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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