Helicopter Flight Instructor; AH-D​/E

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Operates AH-64 D/E rotary wing aircraft and associated flight simulator(s) as an instructor pilot located in Fort Rucker, Alabama.

• Review and evaluation of work is based on visits to ground classes, pre-flight and post-flight debriefs, observation of flight techniques, student end of course critiques, and reports from checks and standardization flights.
• Conducts flight training while evaluating graduates and undergraduate aviators on pre-flight through post-flight tasks and maneuvers.
• Attends daily IP briefing when performing IP duties and conducts daily student briefs when directed by the commander or supervisor.
• Instructs and evaluates academic topics in accordance with TC 3-04.11 or current, equivalent publication(s), the aircrew catalogue of academic topics (ACAT), current Army and Aviation doctrine, and other special topics selected by the command.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Incumbent must successfully obtain and maintain an annual Army Class II Flight Physical.
• Incumbent is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Must obtain and maintain Secret background investigation.
• Incumbent requires you possess the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Pilot Certificates, FAA Flight Instructor Certificate and/or appropriate military rating. MUST attach a copy front and back.
• This position requires rotating shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.