AH-64E Instructor Pilot

KBR Careers; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Careers seeks an AH-64E Instructor Pilot to join the Aviation Flight Section at Fort Hood, Texas. You will lead aircraft instruction, support live and simulated training, and help develop tactical scenarios for national readiness objectives alongside a Foreign Military Sales client.

Responsibilities include conducting flight instruction, coordinating exercises, and contributing to training material development, while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of the U.S. Army AH-64 Instructor Pilot Course is required.
• Graduate of the U.S. Army Instrument Flight Examiner Course is required.
• Must hold 2000 MDS hours with at least 500 in AH-64E; 500 hours as AH-64 Instructor Pilot.
• Must hold 500 Night Vision Device hours.
• FAA Medical Certificate Second Class required.
• FAA Commercial Instrument Rotary Wing License required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct flight instruction and evaluations in AH-64E aircraft.
• Support pilot training, RL progression, and gunnery at unit level.
• Develop and align training materials with doctrinal standards.
• Provide simulator instruction, instrument training, and aerial gunnery support.
• Coordinate and support aviation exercises.
• Collaborate with FMS client S3 and Standardization Section on training execution.
• Assist in writing flight maneuver task and joint operations training documents.
• Support cargo and attack helicopter mission execution.

Skills

Flight instruction

Instructor Pilot

Communication

Education

U.S. Army AH-64 Instructor Pilot Course

U.S. Army Instrument Flight Examiner Course

FAA Commercial Instrument Rotary Wing License

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Title

AH-64E Instructor Pilot

KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

Ready to step into a role where your skills meet purpose and passion? At KBR, we're seeking a driven AH-64E Instructor Pilot to join our Aviation Flight Section at Fort Hood, Texas. Our foreign military aviation training activity builds lethal attack helicopter units through complex, joint, cross-domain, mixed MDS training against live OPFOR. As an AH-64E Instructor Pilot, you will assist the U.S. Government and its Foreign Military Sales client with the execution of the customer's flight training programs as well as the development of tactical scenarios in support of the client's national readiness objectives. You will also perform observer - controller duties and safety supervisor duties, on the ground and in the air. You'll play the game, coach the game, and ref the game, sometimes all at once! Your contributions will be instrumental in the training and development of our NATO partner's aircrew members and infantry. Join a team committed to excellence, where collaboration and innovation thrive. If you're excited to shape the next generation of attack pilots and influence how tomorrow’s wars will be won, LIGHTS OFF, FIGHT's ON!

Roles And Responsibilities

• Conduct flight instruction and evaluations in AH-64E aircraft.
• Support individual and unit-level pilot training, RL progression, and gunnery.
• Assist in developing and aligning training materials with doctrinal standards.
• Provide simulator instruction, instrument training, and aerial gunnery support.
• Coordinate and support aviation exercises.
• Collaborate with FMS client's S3 and Standardization Section on training execution.
• Assist in technical writing of flight maneuver tasks and joint operations training.
• Provide support for cargo and attack helicopter missions.

Basic Qualifications

• Graduate of the U.S. Army AH-64 Instructor Pilot Course
• Graduate of the U.S. Army Instrument Flight Examiner Course
• Must have 2000 Mission Design Series (MDS) of which 500 hours must be in the series (AH-64E)
• Must have 500 flight hours as an Instructor Pilot in the AH-64
• Must have 500 Night Vision Device hours
• Must have a Secret Clearance or can obtain a Secret Clearance
• Must have an FAA Medical Certificate Second Class at hire and throughout the duration of the contract
• Must have an FAA Commercial Instrument Rotary Wing License
• Must be able to create reports using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to communicate succinctly with our customer and client

Preferred Qualifications / Currencies

• AH-64Ev6 qualified
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Experience in developing and executing joint tactical training scenarios
• Within 180 days of last NVS/NVG flight at time of on-boarding

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.