Black Hawk Instructor Operator - Latvia

SAIC; Illesheim; Vor Ort; EUR 68.000 - 104.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading defense contractor is seeking a qualified Black Hawk Instructor Pilot in Latvia to provide flight instruction and simulation training. The ideal candidate will have extensive flight experience, strong instructional skills, and must maintain an active secret clearance. Responsibilities include conducting flight and simulator instruction, evaluating pilot proficiency, and maintaining training records. This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 1,000 flight hours in rotary-wing aircraft.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a U.S. Army‑qualified UH‑60M Instructor Pilot.
• Extensive flight experience, minimum of 1,000 flight hours in rotary-wing aircraft.
• Must possess an active secret clearance.

Aufgaben

• Conduct flight and simulator instruction.
• Deliver classroom and mission planning instruction.
• Evaluate pilot proficiency and provide performance assessments.

Kenntnisse

U.S. Army qualifications

Strong instructional skills

Verbal and written communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Digital aviation systems

Jobbeschreibung

Description

SAIC is seeking a qualified and experienced Black Hawk Instructor Pilot - Latvia to provide flight instruction and simulation training for the Black Hawk Aircrew Trainer (BAT) in Lielvārde, Latvia.

NOTE: This position is an Instructor Operator role for UH-60M Simulator.

Responsibilities

• Conduct flight and simulator instruction in accordance with approved syllabi, Army regulations (AR 95-1, TC 3-04.11), and FAA/DoD guidelines.
• Deliver classroom and mission planning instruction in topics such as systems, emergency procedures, NVG operations, tactical flight, and mission execution.
• Evaluate pilot proficiency and provide performance assessments and remediation as needed.
• Evaluate pilot proficiency in instrument flight and be able to conduct Instrument Flight Evaluations.
• Maintain training records, lesson plans, and instructional materials in compliance with company and government standards.
• Support development and updating of standard operating procedures (SOPs), risk assessments, and safety briefings.
• Provide input on curriculum development and instructional improvements.
• Participate in flight evaluations and readiness‑level (RL) progression training.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree and nine (9) years of experience; four (4) years of experience in lieu of degree.

Required Clearance

• Must possess and be able to maintain an active secret clearance (US Citizenship).

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Army‑qualified UH‑60M Instructor Pilot (IP) with documented completion of an approved Instructor Pilot Course as well as Instrument Evaluators Course.
• Extensive flight experience, strong instructional skills, and a deep understanding of aircrew training standards as prescribed by U.S. Army Aviation doctrine.
• Minimum of 1,000 flight hours in rotary‑wing aircraft, including at least 300 hours in the UH‑60M, 100 hours as an Instructor Pilot as well as 100 NVG hours.
• Knowledge of current U.S. Army aviation training doctrine and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and aviation‑related digital systems.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience as a contractor or government civilian IP.
• Experience with aircrew training programs such as ARMS, DTMS, or TAMIS.
• Combat experience desired but not required. (Use of ASE and understanding combat maneuvers and operations would be beneficial).
• Familiar with flight operations in Europe e.g., Jeppesen Charts.
• NVG Instructor Pilot (NVG IP) or Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) rating.
• Experience operating the AVCATT, Non‑Rated Crew Member Trainer (NCMRT), or other training systems.