LUH-72A Lakota Instructor Pilot

Leidos • Marana, AZ

3d • $107,900 - $195,050 • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Airborne Solutions Division is seeking a LUH-72A Lakota Instructor Pilot to support the Army National Guard Aviation Training Services and Operational Support (ATSOS) program in Marana, Arizona. The role supports Army National Guard aviation readiness through flight training, simulation instruction, and schoolhouse support across the One Army School System (OASS).

As part of the ATSOS program, Leidos provides aviation training capabilities that include platform instruction, simulation operations, classroom academics, and Aviation Life Support Equipment support. The Instructor Pilot provides in-flight instruction on LUH-72A aircraft, leads instructor qualification courses, supports readiness-level progressions, and contributes to regional and foreign military training. The position also performs Instructor Operator duties and provides platform academic instruction in alignment with AR 95-1, TRADOC Programs of Instruction, UH-60 dATM, and AATS SOPs. Activities must meet DCMA INST 8210-1D standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma with 8 or more years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree with 4 years of experience.
• At least 250 military Instructor Pilot flight hours and/or 2 years of Instructor Pilot experience at a USAACE-approved or OASS-accredited program.
• USAACE/AATS (or equivalent) Instructor Pilot qualification in the assigned aircraft type.
• Instructor Training Course (ITC) or ABIC qualification, or ability to complete AATS-provided ABIC within 12 months of hire.
• FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
• FAA Second Class Medical or Army Class 2 FDME, per DCMA 8210.1D.
• Experience as SP, IE, and/or IP in an OASS school, MTOE, or TDA organization at company or battalion level.
• Meet instructor qualification requirements under TR 350-10 and TR 350-70.
• Adhere to DCMA INST 8210.1D for all Rated and Non-Rated Crewmember operations.
• Complete ACT-E qualification and sustainment training under TC 3-04.11.
• Favorable background investigation or security clearance appropriate to the information accessed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain training records for formal course students and ATP documentation for readiness-level progression trainees.
• Deliver instruction and evaluate student pilots in accordance with AATS-approved Training Support Packages.
• Provide daily academic instruction for approved POIs, including Aircraft Qualification, Instructor Pilot, Aircraft Standardization, Maintenance Test Pilot, and Aviation Tactics Instructor Courses.
• Lead pre-mission planning and after-action reviews for flight and simulation events.
• Fulfill ATP requirements under DCMA INST 8210-1D, AR 95-1, and applicable dATMs, including participation in the No-Notice Evaluation Program.
• Coordinate daily tasks, including schedules and leave, to support AATS training requirements and schoolhouse accreditation.
• Ensure compliance with Army, National Guard, and AATS policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Collaborate with the GFR to verify contractor qualifications for aviation-training tasks under DCMA INST 8210-1D.
• Report Instructor Flight and Operations data for the Task Order Monthly Report.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior