UH-60L OFT Instructor/Operator

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided housing

Company-provided transportation

Local healthcare plan

Utilities support

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking an experienced UH-60L OFT Instructor/Operator to support a critical aviation training program in Florida. The role emphasizes hands-on instruction, simulator operations, and high readiness missions with military aircrews.

Must be a Certified Instructor Pilot with IOS experience and able to complete an FBI background check. The position offers company housing, transportation, and healthcare, with direct-hire employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of extensive military aviation experience with UH-60 platforms.
• Certified Instructor Pilot with hands-on instruction and evaluation.
• 3+ years as UH-60 OFT Instructor/Operator/Pilot.
• IOS familiarity for simulator-based training and operations.
• Ability to complete FBI background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide UH-60L OFT instruction and operator support for aviation training activities.
• Coordinate simulator scheduling and training requirements with customers.
• Perform simulator pre/post-flight inspections and readiness checks.
• Instruct on aircraft systems, instrument flight, and mission scenarios.
• Operate IOS for fault insertion, weather control, ATC, and mission support.
• Deliver flight instruction, evaluations, and training per manuals.
• Document and evaluate training outcomes and flight-hour records.

Skills

Significant military aviation

Certified Instructor Pilot

UH-60 OFT experience

IOS experience

Flight instruction and evaluation

Ability to pass FBI background check

Tools

Instructor Operator Station (IOS)

Flight simulators

Job description

Location: Florida

Salary: $130,000–$159,000

Housing / Transportation / Healthcare: Provided

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Our client is seeking an experienced UH-60L Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) Instructor/Operator to support a high-priority aviation training program.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned UH-60 Instructor Pilot with simulator and Instructor Operator Station experience to step into a mission-critical training environment.

The role offers strong earning potential along with provided housing, transportation, healthcare, and utilities support while working directly with advanced aviation training systems and military aircrews.

What You'll Do

• Provide UH-60L OFT instructor and operator support for aviation training activities
• Coordinate simulator scheduling, training requirements, and utilization with supported aviation customers
• Conduct simulator pre-flight and post-flight inspections, operational readiness checks, and maintenance test flights
• Provide instruction in aircraft systems, instrument flight, mission scenarios, flight management systems, and emergency procedures
• Operate the Instructor Operator Station (IOS), including fault insertion, weather control, Air Traffic Control services, and mission scenario support
• Deliver flight instruction, in-flight evaluation, examinations, and training in accordance with applicable aviation publications and regulations
• Train pilots to applicable U.S. Army or customer standards
• Support day, night, Night Vision Goggles (NVG), instrument, terrain flight, tactics, gunnery, emergency procedures, and aircraft systems training
• Review pilot flight planning for accuracy and provide instruction, critique, and mission support before simulator events
• Conduct post-flight debriefings, grading, and written evaluations in accordance with applicable Aircrew Training Manuals
• Provide simulator I/O qualification training and evaluations for unit aviators as required
• Serve as a subject matter expert for aircrew training manuals, aviation procedures, training techniques, and simulator operations
• Develop and maintain flight simulator training SOPs, courseware, curricula, tutorials, and Programs of Instruction
• Evaluate simulator performance and recommend software or hardware improvements
• Prepare simulator utilization, scheduling, and training reports
• Maintain accurate aircrew training records and simulator flight-hour documentation
• Support simulator demonstrations and briefings for customer and government representatives

What You Bring

• Significant military aviation experience
• Certified Instructor Pilot
• 3+ years of UH-60 OFT Instructor/Operator/Pilot experience
• Instructor Operator Station (IOS) experience
• Strong knowledge of UH-60 flight operations, aircraft systems, and simulator-based training
• 10 years of experience in supervisory, program management, large-group management, or simulation industry environments
• Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating aviation training programs
• Strong writing, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal leadership and customer management
• Ability to plan and manage schedules and staffing requirements
• Ability to successfully complete an FBI background check
• Valid passport and driver's license
• Flexibility to support an extended onsite assignment

Compensation And Benefits

• $130,000–$159,000 annual compensation
• Company-provided housing
• Company-provided transportation
• Local healthcare plan
• Assignment support provided