Helicopter Instructor Pilots – Alabama

Helijobs.net; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

CAE USA Inc. in Dothan, AL is seeking an experienced rotary-wing instructor pilot to train USAF IFT-R student pilots.

You will lead contact flight training, instrument familiarization, and participate in a full standardization program at the Dothan Training Center. The role requires an active FAA helicopter instrument rating, an FAA CFI-H rating, 2,500+ total flight hours (including 1,000+ as an instructor and 1,500+ turbine hours), and US citizenship due to DoD contract requirements.

Qualifications

• FAA-certified commercial pilot, Helicopter with Instrument rating.
• FAA Certificated Flight Instructor Helicopter with Instrument rating (current).
• Graduate of US DoD rotary wing instructor pilot training (preferred).
• Total Flight Time – 2,500 hrs; 1,000 hrs helicopter instructor; 1,500 hrs helicopter turbine.
• Must possess and maintain FAA Class 2 medical certificate.
• Must be US citizen due to government contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• The employee will conduct contact flight training and instrument familiarization for the USAF IFT-R program.
• Participate in a full standardization and training program for the USAF program at the CAE Dothan Training Center.
• Ensure compliance with USAF, FAR, and other applicable standards.
• Contribute to the Quality Management System, procedures, and safety programs.
• Maintain awareness of changes to external standards and implement improvements.
• Coordinate examiner activities and ensure adequate support for the program.
• Interface with program stakeholders, CAE USA staff, and customers to address quality issues.
• Present metrics to measure process performance and impact of improvements.

Skills

Instrument helicopter rating

Flight Instructor Helicopter rating

US citizen

Overtime and shift flexibility

Safety and QA mindset

Education

Associate of Science degree

DoD rotary wing instructor pilot training

Total flight time 2,500 hrs; 1,000 hrs as helicopter instructor; 1,500 hrs turbine

Job description

• 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

CAE is accepting resumes for rotary wing instructor pilots to train new student pilots enrolled in the United States Air Force Air Education and Training Commands, Introductory Flight Training – Rotary (IFT-R) program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

• The employee will conduct contact flight training and instrument familiarization in support of the USAF IFT-R program.
• In coordination with the CAE IFT-R Chief Pilot, Director of Quality Assurance, Standardization, and the USAF, CAE Instructor Pilots will be part of a full standardization and training program for the USAF program at the CAE Dothan Training Center.
• Assures compliance with applicable standards (i.e., USAF, FAR, etc.).
• Participates in the Quality Management System, quality procedures, and safety programs with those respective leads in the same organization.
• Keeps current with changes and modifications to external standards.
• Participates in identifying and implementing strategies for compliance.
• Manages the standardization, evaluation, and examiner plan to include scheduling of internal and external audits, maintenance of the tracking database, follow-up on deficiencies, and reporting.
• Coordinates examiner activities across the program to ensure that adequate support is provided.
• Interfaces with appropriate members of the program, customer, and CAE USA staff to proactively identify and address quality assurance issues and ensure that all quality requirements are met.
• Interfaces with various departments, management, and staff to identify and execute process improvement opportunities.
• Conducts business in strict compliance with all corporate policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Presents metrics to measure process performance levels and the impact of process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• FAA FAA-certified commercial pilot, Helicopter with an Instrument helicopter rating.
• FAA Certificated Flight Instructor Helicopter, with Instrument Helicopter Instructor rating required (current). Graduate of a US DOD formal Rotary Wing Instructor Pilot training program (preferred).
• Prior experience as a US Air Force Helicopter instructor pilot preferred.
• Total Flight Time – 1,000 hrs. Flight time as pilot-in-command or second in command (per FAR 61.51); as Pilot in Command (PC) or Pilot (PI) (Per AR 95-1) in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement, 500 hours of turbine helicopter time, 100 hours of hooded instrument, flight simulator instrument, or weather pilot time, and 75 hours of night flying time.
• Must have 500 hours of Flight Instructor time and have taught as a Helicopter Instructor Pilot with experience in primary flight training and in a military initial flight training course or FAA 14CFR Part 61 and / or Part 141 environments.
• Must have instructed students in instrument flight training.
• Must possess and maintain an FAA Class 2 medical certificate (current Class 2 Medical required).
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required.
• Highly motivated and self-directed.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills

• Associate of Science degree.
• Graduate of DoD helicopter instructor pilot course.
• Total Flight Time – 2,500 hrs.; 1,000 hrs. helicopter instructor (any weight, category); and 1,500 hrs. helicopter turbine.

Security Responsibilities

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

This job operates in a professional classroom/office environment and will require exposure to extreme Summer and Winter temperatures. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

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.

• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds overhead.
• 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 the device.
• Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and their surrounding environment.

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.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.

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.