AH-64E Instructor Pilot at KBR in Killeen, TX

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AH-64E Instructor Pilot

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.
Job Summary
Ready to step into a role where your skills meet purpose and passion? At KBR, we're seeking a driven AH-64E Instructor Pilot to join our Aviation Flight Section at Fort Hood, Texas. Our foreign military aviation training activity builds lethal attack helicopter units through complex, joint, cross-domain, mixed MDS training against live OPFOR. As an AH-64E Instructor Pilot, you will assist the U.S. Government and its Foreign Military Sales client with the execution of the customer’s flight training programs as well as the development of tactical scenarios in support of the client’s national readiness objectives. You will also perform observer – controller duties and safety supervisor duties, on the ground and in the air. You’ll play the game, coach the game, and ref the game, sometimes all at once! Your contributions will be instrumental in the training and development of our NATO partner’s aircrew members and infantry. Join a team committed to excellence, where collaboration and innovation thrive. If you're excited to shape the next generation of attack pilots and influence how tomorrow’s wars will be won, apply now and let's create something meaningful together! LIGHTS OFF, FIGHT’s ON!
Roles and Responsibilities
• Conduct flight instruction and evaluations in AH-64E aircraft.
• Support individual and unit-level pilot training, RL progression, and gunnery.
• Assist in developing and aligning training materials with doctrinal standards.
• Provide simulator instruction, instrument training, and aerial gunnery support.
• Coordinate and support aviation exercises.
• Collaborate with FMS client’s S3 and Standardization Section on training execution.
• Assist in technical writing of flight maneuver tasks and joint operations training.
• Provide support for cargo and attack helicopter missions.
Basic Qualifications
• Graduate of the U.S. Army AH-64 Instructor Pilot Course
• Graduate of the U.S. Army Instrument Flight Examiner Course
• Must have 2000 Mission Design Series (MDS) of which 500 hours must be in the series (AH-64E)
• Must have 500 flight hours as an Instructor Pilot in the AH-64
• Must have 500 Night Vision Device hours
• Must have a Secret Clearance OR the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Must have an FAA Medical Certificate Second Class at hire and throughout the duration of the contract
• Must have an FAA Commercial Instrument Rotary Wing License

• Must be able to create reports using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to communicate succinctly with our customer and client

Preferred Qualifications / Currencies
• AH-64Ev6 qualified
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Experience in developing and executing joint tactical training scenarios
• Within 180 days of last NVS/NVG flight at time of on-boarding

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