SPS - Systems Products Solutions, Inc.
Instructor Pilot/ AH64D Standardization Pilot (Aviation)
SPS - Systems Products Solutions, Inc., Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Instructor Pilot / AH64D Standardization Pilot (Aviation)
This position requires a security clearance and US citizenship.
Job Responsibilities This is a flying position. The Sr. Instructor Pilot conducts flight training, pilot training and evaluation of Instructor Pilots, CONUS and/or OCONUS. Advises on all aspects of AH-64D training and qualifications. The Standardization Instructor Pilot holds sufficient knowledge to answer student questions without referring to the instructor material.
Travel will be required.
Provide input on training programs, including identifying deficiencies and recommending fixes.
Support the validation of training materials, including Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS).
Ensure training content aligns with Apache operational requirements and current aircraft configurations.
Support Longbow Crew Trainer (LCT) production, testing and acceptance.
Participate in Preliminary/Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, System Requirement Reviews and Trainer Requirement Reviews.
Support field operations, deployments and sustainment activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Must adhere to the company’s AS9100 policies, procedures and guidelines.
Education and Experience
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
BS/BA and 12 years of experience or a HS diploma or equivalent with 15 years’ experience.
Graduate of the AH-64 Instructor Pilot Course at an authorized Aviation Proponent School is required.
Qualified on the AH-64 Series Aircraft.
Experience as an Aviation Tactical Operations Officer/Aviation Mission Survivability Officer.
Must be previously qualified as an AH-64D Instructor Pilot.
Must have experience as an AH-64D/E Master Gunner.
Must have flown an AH-64D or E within 180 days.
FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Helicopter Instructor Pilot Certificate (CFE) or equivalent (GACA) is preferred.
FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Helicopter Instrument Instructor Pilot Certificate (CFII) or equivalent (GACA) is preferred.
Minimum of 2000 total flight hours in the AH-64 series aircraft and a total of 3000 rotary wing hours required.
Minimum of 1000 Instructor Pilot flight hours in the AH-64D/E series aircraft required.
Minimum of 150 Night Vision Goggle (NVG) flight hours required.
Minimum of 500 Night Vision System (NVS) flight hours required.
Must have experience teaching at USAACE as an AH-64D/E AQC flight line instructor and be familiar with the USAACE method of instruction (MOI).
Experience with Aviation Mission Planning System (AMPS) and Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) procedures.
Helicopter Underwater Egress Training (HUET) within the last 4 years is preferred.
Some experience as an AH-64D/E Standardization Instructor Pilot at Battalion or Brigade level is preferred.
Must have the knowledge to conduct training on Aviation Mission Planning System (AMPS) and Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) procedures for the AH-64E.
Required Skills
Must possess and maintain a FAA Class II Flight Physical or GACVA equivalent.
Must be qualified in the AH-64Ev4.
Knowledge of Army Aviation training concepts, administration and logistics is required.
Ability to effectively work in coordination with staff and team members.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and written.
Ability to communicate with professionalism with the customer on the company’s behalf.
Preferred Skills
Previous experience as an aviation Master Gunner is desired.
Previous Foreign Military Sales Experience as an IP, highly desired.
Previous Security Assistance Team experience is desired.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Defense & Space
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Job Responsibilities This is a flying position. The Sr. Instructor Pilot conducts flight training, pilot training and evaluation of Instructor Pilots, CONUS and/or OCONUS. Advises on all aspects of AH-64D training and qualifications. The Standardization Instructor Pilot holds sufficient knowledge to answer student questions without referring to the instructor material.
Travel will be required.
Provide input on training programs, including identifying deficiencies and recommending fixes.
Support the validation of training materials, including Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS).
Ensure training content aligns with Apache operational requirements and current aircraft configurations.
Support Longbow Crew Trainer (LCT) production, testing and acceptance.
Participate in Preliminary/Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, System Requirement Reviews and Trainer Requirement Reviews.
Support field operations, deployments and sustainment activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Must adhere to the company’s AS9100 policies, procedures and guidelines.
Education and Experience
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
BS/BA and 12 years of experience or a HS diploma or equivalent with 15 years’ experience.
Graduate of the AH-64 Instructor Pilot Course at an authorized Aviation Proponent School is required.
Qualified on the AH-64 Series Aircraft.
Experience as an Aviation Tactical Operations Officer/Aviation Mission Survivability Officer.
Must be previously qualified as an AH-64D Instructor Pilot.
Must have experience as an AH-64D/E Master Gunner.
Must have flown an AH-64D or E within 180 days.
FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Helicopter Instructor Pilot Certificate (CFE) or equivalent (GACA) is preferred.
FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Helicopter Instrument Instructor Pilot Certificate (CFII) or equivalent (GACA) is preferred.
Minimum of 2000 total flight hours in the AH-64 series aircraft and a total of 3000 rotary wing hours required.
Minimum of 1000 Instructor Pilot flight hours in the AH-64D/E series aircraft required.
Minimum of 150 Night Vision Goggle (NVG) flight hours required.
Minimum of 500 Night Vision System (NVS) flight hours required.
Must have experience teaching at USAACE as an AH-64D/E AQC flight line instructor and be familiar with the USAACE method of instruction (MOI).
Experience with Aviation Mission Planning System (AMPS) and Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) procedures.
Helicopter Underwater Egress Training (HUET) within the last 4 years is preferred.
Some experience as an AH-64D/E Standardization Instructor Pilot at Battalion or Brigade level is preferred.
Must have the knowledge to conduct training on Aviation Mission Planning System (AMPS) and Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) procedures for the AH-64E.
Required Skills
Must possess and maintain a FAA Class II Flight Physical or GACVA equivalent.
Must be qualified in the AH-64Ev4.
Knowledge of Army Aviation training concepts, administration and logistics is required.
Ability to effectively work in coordination with staff and team members.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and written.
Ability to communicate with professionalism with the customer on the company’s behalf.
Preferred Skills
Previous experience as an aviation Master Gunner is desired.
Previous Foreign Military Sales Experience as an IP, highly desired.
Previous Security Assistance Team experience is desired.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Defense & Space
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