Helicopter Flight Instructor

Duties

• Instruct and evaluate rated and non-rated aviators in pilot and instructor pilot proficiency in the AH-64D/E Longbow attack helicopter and Longbow Crew Trainer.
• Instruct and evaluate rated and non-rated aviators in the AH-64D/E Longbow attack helicopter utilizing systems, techniques, and maneuvers such as the Pilot Night Vision System in basic/advanced flight maneuvers, terrain flight to include nap of the earth flight and confined area operations, Pilot Night Vision Systems operations, advantages/disadvantages, limitations, flight techniques and in-flight emergencies during Day Vision System operations progressing to night training from front/back seat for Pilot Night Vision System proficiency training and evaluation in Pilot Night Vision phase of training.
• Operate the multi-engine, tandem seated AH-64D/E Longbow attack helicopter while instructing or evaluating the copilot/gunners station.
• Conduct classroom instruction on all aspects of the AH-64D/E to include: training maneuvers, aircraft systems, Pilot Night Vision Systems, Target Acquisition Designation System, flight and weapons, Fire Control Radar, Radio Frequency Interferometer, weaponry, tactical digital communications, Multi-Purpose Display management, aerial gunnery, basic attack helicopter employment/tactics and other subjects are assigned.
• Monitors standardization requirements, recommends changes in lesson plans, program of instructions, training methods and techniques.

Total Flight Hours (1500); Pilot in Command Hours (250); Night Flying (75); Flying Time in the Last 12 Months (100); Instructor Hours (Rotary Wing) (500); Heavy Helicopter Hours (500); Instrument Hours (75); Actual Weather (10 - May be logged in any aircraft). This requirement applies to AH-64E candidates ONLY. Candidates without the required 10 weather hours will be evaluated/hired as AH-64D instructors (per OPM requirements). Flying time in the LAST 12 MONTHS ONLY: Applicants who do not currently possess 100 hours recency of experience in the last 12 months may respond affirmative to this question; the local USAACE Commander has been delegated waiver authority by the Office of Personnel Management and may authorize a waiver of recency in the last 12 months based on overall flight experience and proficiency. Flight hours must be documented on the resume in the above format. (Please include flight records in application packet.) Inservice placement for current Federal Employees flight hour requirements may be subject to waiver based on OPM Qualification Standards which may be accessed at:

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.