AH-64E Instructor Pilot

KBR, Inc; Killeen, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Fort Hood, Texas seeks an AH-64E Instructor Pilot to lead flight instruction and evaluation in a critical aviation program for U.S. Army and FMS partners.

You will help develop tactical scenarios and support gunnery, instrument training, and simulator instruction for joint, cross-domain training. Required are AH-64 Instructor Pilot and Instrument Flight Examiner courses, 2,000 MDS hours with 500 in AH-64E, 500 hours as Instructor Pilot, and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of the U.S. Army AH-64 Instructor Pilot Course.
• Graduate of the U.S. Army Instrument Flight Examiner Course.
• 2000 Mission Design Series (MDS) with 500 hours in the AH-64E.
• 500 flight hours as an AH-64 Instructor Pilot.
• 500 Night Vision Device hours.
• Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• FAA Medical Certificate Second Class and FAA Commercial Instrument Rotary Wing License.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Able to communicate succinctly with customer and client.

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.

Skills

Flight instruction

Gunnery training

Simulator instruction

Technical writing

MS Office

Education

U.S. Army AH-64 Instructor Pilot Course

U.S. Army Instrument Flight Examiner Course

Tools

MS Office

Job description

AH-64E Instructor PilotKBR’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, apply now and let's create something meaningful together! 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