AH-64E Instructor Pilot (IP)

About the role

Resicum International LLC is actively seeking an experienced AH-64E Instructor Pilot (IP) to support the Qatar Training Assistance Field Team (TAFT) under the Security Assistance Training Management Organization (SATMO) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. This is an exceptional opportunity to continue flying the AH-64E Apache while training, mentoring, and advising Qatar Emiri Air Force (QAF) pilots in support of a critical U.S. security cooperation mission.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AH-64E academic, simulator, and flight instruction for Qatar Emiri Air Force pilots.
• Evaluate pilot proficiency, mission readiness, and flight performance.
• Conduct mission planning, pre-flight briefings, post-flight debriefings, and performance evaluations.
• Advise QAF leadership on AH-64E operational capabilities, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Mentor pilots in Crew Resource Management (CRM), aviation risk management, and mission execution.
• Assist in developing and refining training programs, lesson plans, and instructional materials.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Army aviation doctrine, regulations, and flight safety standards.
• Foster strong professional relationships while supporting the objectives of the SATMO Foreign Military Sales program.

Requirements

• Former U.S. Army AH-64E Version 6 Instructor Pilot (IP), or Version 4 Instructor Pilot with a commitment to transition to Version 6 within two years.
• Minimum 300 hours as an AH-64D/E Instructor Pilot.
• Minimum 1,500 total rotary-wing flight hours.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience serving as an AH-64 Instructor Pilot.
• Graduate of the U.S. Army Aviation Instructor Pilot Course (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience conducting academic, simulator, and in-flight instruction.
• Experience evaluating pilot proficiency and mission readiness.
• Thorough knowledge of AH-64E tactical employment, mission planning, and U.S. Army aviation doctrine.
• Strong understanding of Crew Resource Management (CRM), aviation risk management, and flight safety principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multinational and cross-cultural military environment.
• Previous Security Assistance Training Team (SATMO/TAFT) and/or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) experience preferred.
• Combat deployment and operational aviation experience preferred.

Qualifications

Must be able to obtain and maintain all required security clearances, passports, visas, and any other travel documentation required for overseas employment. Must be willing and able to live and work in Qatar for the duration of the assignment. Must be able to meet all company, customer, and U.S. Government pre-employment requirements.