IFT-R Instructor Pilot

Location

Dothan, AL

Position Type

Full time

Clearance

Secret

About the role

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

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• FAA Certificated Commercial pilot, Helicopter with and Instrument helicopter rating.
• FAA Certificated Flight instructor Helicopter, with Instrument Helicopter instructor rating (current) or be a Graduate of a US DOD formal Rotary Wing Instructor Pilot training program.
• Prior experience as a US Air Force Helicopter instructor pilot preferred.
• Total Flight Time - 1500 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.
• 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 the FAA 14CFR Part 61 and / or Part 141 environments.
• Must have instructed students in instrument flight training.
• Must possess and maintain a 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.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds over head.
• 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 its surrounding environment.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.