UH-60 Blackhawk Instructor Pilot

Leidos is seeking a UH-60 Blackhawk Instructor Pilot to support the Army National Guard (ARNG) Aviation Training Services and Operational Support (ATSOS) program in Marana, AZ. This role involves direct support of the Western Army Aviation Training Site (WAATS), delivering flight and simulation training, classroom instruction, and schoolhouse support, including One Army School System (OASS) integration and Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) maintenance.

About the role

As an Instructor Pilot, you will provide in-flight instruction for UH-60 A/L aircraft, conduct instructor qualification courses, readiness level progressions, and regional/foreign military training. You will also perform Instructor Operator tasks and platform academic instruction in support of the AATS student training mission, adhering to AR 95-1, TRADOC Programs of Instruction (POI), UH-60 dATM, and local AATS SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain training records for formal course students and ATP records for unit and readiness level (RL) progression trainees.
• Provide instruction and evaluation to student pilots in accordance with Training Support Packages for AATS-approved courses.
• Conduct daily academic instruction for approved POI courses (Aircraft Qualification Course, Instructor Pilot Course, Aircraft Standardization Course, Maintenance Test Pilot Course).
• Facilitate pre-mission planning and after-action reviews for all flights and simulation periods.
• Complete all aircrew training program (ATP) requirements per DCMA INST 8210-1D, AR 95-1, and applicable dATM, including participation in the No-notice evaluation program.
• Coordinate daily tasks (e.g., work schedules, leaves) to meet AATS missioned training requirements and schoolhouse accreditation.
• Ensure compliance with Army, National Guard, and AATS policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Coordinate with the GFR to verify contractor qualifications for aviation-training tasks per DCMA INST 8210.1D.
• Report Instructor Flight and Operation data in the Task Order Monthly Report.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with 8 years of applicable experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of experience.
• Instructor Pilot experience with a minimum of 250 military IP Flight Hours and/or 2 years of IP experience at a USAACE-approved or OASS-accredited program.
• USAACE/AATS (or equivalent Army-approved NET) qualified IP in the type of aircraft for which duties will be performed.
• Instructor Training Course (ITC) or ABIC qualified; or successful graduation from an AATS-provided ABIC course within 12 months of employment start date.
• FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
• FAA Second Class flight physical required; Army Contractor pilots may maintain either an annual FAA Second Class Medical Certificate or an Army Class 2 FDME (per DCMA 8210.1D).
• Experience as an SP, IE, and/or IP in an OASS school, MTOE, or TDA organization at the company and/or battalion level.
• Must meet instructor qualification requirements per TR 350-10 and TR 350-70.
• Contractor pilots must adhere to minimum qualifications as prescribed by DCMA INST 8210.1D for Rated Crewmembers (Instructor Pilot, Instrument Flight Examiner, Standardization Instructor Pilot, Maintenance Test Pilot, Functional Check Pilot) or Non-Rated Crewmembers (Flight Engineer Instructor, Flight Instructor, Crew Chief).
• All contractor Rated and Non-Rated Crewmembers must receive ACT-E qualification and sustainment training per TC 3-04.11.
• Must have a favorable background investigation or hold a security clearance commensurate with the level of information processed or available.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• IP experience at EAATS, HAATS, WAATS, or U.S. Army Aviation Training Center.
• USAACE-qualified Instrument Flight Examiner (IFE).

Pay

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00. The Leidos pay range is a general guideline and may vary based on responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, market data, and other applicable factors.

Benefits

Leidos offers competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement benefits. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.