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Instructor Pilot/ AH64D Standardization Pilot (Aviation)

MSSI
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

This position requires a security clearance. US citizenship is required.

Job Title: Instructor Pilot / AH64D Standardization Pilot

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 shall be knowledgeable enough of the subject matter 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. 
  • Supporting field operations, deployments, and sustainment activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Must adhere to the company's AS9100 policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Education/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 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 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 is 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, administrations 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. 

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