AH64E Instructor Pilot

CAE Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Work-life balance

Career development

Recognition and advancement

Job summary

CAE Defense & Security seeks a Rated Crew Member (AH64E Instructor Pilot) to monitor aircraft systems, diagnose issues, and ensure maintenance faults are logged and corrected. Duties include pre-flight, in-flight briefings, and post-flight reviews for US Army and multinational students at Fort Rucker, AL.

Requires 5+ years military AH64E experience, strong communication, and ability to work various shifts. Applicants must maintain FAA third-class medical or Army 2992 FFD, and be eligible for DoD

Qualifications

• 5+ years Operational military experience in AH64E.
• Must maintain FAA Medical Certificate (3rd class applicable).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to work overtime and any shift as required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor aircraft systems, diagnose and fix faults.
• Conduct pre-flight and in-flight briefings, post-flight reviews.
• Perform logbook write-ups and maintenance as required.

Skills

AH64E Instructor Pilot

Operational military experience

Strong communication

Overtime capable

Shift flexibility

Education

FAA Medical Certificate

Tools

Flight simulators

Job description

Who We Are:

CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency, and readiness.

CAE Defense & Security Mission:

CAE’s Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.

CAE Values:

Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, and “One CAE” make us who we are, and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance

A work environment where all employees are valued, respected, and safe

Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives, and make decisions

Recognition, professional development, advancement, and having fun!

Summary

Rated Crew Member (AH64E Instructor Pilot) is responsible for monitoring the aircraft systems, diagnosing and eliminating any problems that may arise, and ensuring that all maintenance faults have been recorded and properly corrected. These duties will be performed day and night as well as under VMC and IMC. This position supports the Army Advanced Helicopter Flight Training program conducted at Fort Rucker, Alabama, and includes both US Army students as well as a contingent of multinational students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsible for monitoring the aircraft systems, diagnosing and eliminating any problems that may arise, and ensuring that all maintenance faults have been recorded and properly corrected.

Conducts pre-flight and in-flight briefings, and post-flight After Action Reviews.

Conducts logbook write-ups and maintenance as required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Previous designation as an AH64E Instructor Pilot Crew Member must have 5+ years Operational military experience in the AH64E aircraft.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Must be able to work overtime as required.

Must be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Able to maintain the current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) third-class Medical Certificate or, if a member of the National Guard or Reserves, an Army 2992 FFD.

Language Skills

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex aviation words and technical documents/diagrams.

Mathematical Skills

Must be able to calculate figures and amounts, percentages, and draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. An ability to interpret students’ requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is essential.

Security Responsibilities

Must complywith all company security and data protection/usage policies and procedures.

Personally responsible for the proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form.

Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know.

Shall not divulge information outside the company without management approval.

All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources. Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

Work in a regular office environment; communicate via personal computer, telephone, and fax.

Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock from moving mechanical parts driven by hydraulics under high pressure.

Will at times be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises consistent with an aviation facility, to include flight line operations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Domestic travel as required.

Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit.

Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under training devices.

Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the surrounding environment.

Must be able to distinguish colors.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably.

Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type Regular Equal Opportunity Employer CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success.

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