14 Pilot Instructor jobs in Saudi Arabia

Must have five years of experience as a classroom instructor for aviation. Knowledge of On The Job (OJT) procedures and applications is also necessary. Must have seven years of experience in army or related civilian aviation training.

Principal Accountabilities:
The DMA will support the Aviation Institute-School training mission in the following areas:

1. Prepare and maintain training records and reports.
2. Submit training reports as requested to the functional manager.
3. Maintain coordination with OJT instructors to ensure training requirements are being met.
4. Prepare and maintain training schedules.
5. Develop lesson plans, study guides, and other materials, as appropriate, and directed by the functional manager.
6. As directed, provide instruction on INITIAL ENTRY ROTOR WING for helicopters, to include THE CORE COURSE PRIMARY FLIGHT, USE OF INSTRUMENTS, AND CHECK RIDE AND THE TRACK COURSE TACTICS AND NIGHT FLIGHT, and other areas as qualified and as may be needed.
7. Other duties as qualified as directed by the functional manager.

Job Specification

Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge of the Systems Approach to Training (SAT) is desirable. Must possess knowledge of the use of training aids and devices and audio-visual training aids. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand Arabic is desirable.

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift/push/pull a minimum of 25 pounds.

Experience:
Must have five years of experience as a classroom instructor for aviation. Knowledge of OJT procedures and applications is also necessary. Must have seven years of experience in army or related civilian aviation training. Desire experience in the instruction and training of foreign military students.

Education:
Must be a graduate of a military or an accredited civilian aircraft/helicopter training course/school. A Bachelor’s degree in Education or Aviation Related fields is desired. Graduation from the U.S. Army Methods of Instruction (MOI) course or Instructor Training Course (ITC) is desired, as a minimum with related certificate(s) for INSTRUCTOR PILOT.

Information Technology and Services - Fort Worth, United States

Responsible for performing duties as a Standardization Instructor Pilot in the AH-6I program Series aircraft and supporting simulation device(s). Conduct initial and concurrent training and evaluation of employee and customer pilots in accordance with US Army Aviation Aircrew Training Manual (ATM) requirements. Conducts academic and hands-on performance training and administer evaluations to ensure pilot proficiency and standardization of training. Responsible for maintaining Individual Aircrew Training Folder (IATF) and completing required training, currency, and readiness entries. Conducts AH-6I ground school instruction in a classroom environment, providing basic instrument instruction in the aircraft and flight training device(s), and performing flight training duties in contact, basic instrument, and basic combat skills training to Army standards IAW government approved ATM and Program of Instruction (POI). Instruction may include any combination of Individual or Group instruction in an academic classroom environment and or aircraft or simulator. Additionally, it is preferred that the applicant have experience in mission (Attack, Observation, Utility, Multi Mission, etc.) operations and must have completed a course of instruction for IPs at an authorized Aviation Proponent School.

• Train and evaluate Aviation pilots in the AH-6I aircraft in accordance with the US Army Aviation ATM and specific unit ATP guidelines.
• Forecast, schedule, monitor and report the recurring training-related resource requirements for all training programs.
• Develop an Aviation Aircrew Training Program in accordance with customer guidance.
• Verify and confirm that all required flight training publications are current and complete.
• Conduct and evaluate individual readiness level progression tasks, to include instrument flight tasks during day, night, and night vision goggle (NVG), and instrument flight rules (IFR).
• Prepare crewmembers through realistic mission training flight maneuvers under local environmental conditions to include dust landings, and weather specific desert training.
• Provide aircrew proficiency training in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) in and outside controlled airspace under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and or international Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) flight rules.
• Attend meetings as required with customers.
• Recommend aviation instructor pilot appointments to customer leadership.
• As a member of the Aviation Safety Council, attend regularly scheduled Aviation Safety Council meetings as required.
• Attend and provide training and mission planning input to the weekly Production Control and Operations meeting.
• Responsible for providing direct interface and daily status reports as required between staff for training status, mission assignments, mission planning, and crew status.
• Additional duties or tasks as directed.

• Minimum Qualifications
• Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training and experience. Must have been qualified as a Pilot in Command and successfully completed one of the following:
• Graduate of a course of instruction for OH-58D or AH-64D IPs at an authorized Aviation Proponent School required.
• An IP equivalency evaluation administered by a standardization instructor pilot (SP) selected by the Directorate of Evaluations and Standardization (DES), preferably in the AH-64D or OH-58D aircraft required.
• FAA rating (preferred) as Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument - Helicopter (CFII-H) or military equivalent. Minimum 1,000 flight hours with 250 NVG, and 500 hours as an instructor required.
• Certificates: Military aviation certification and/or rating as Instructor Pilot in the UH-60M program Series aircraft.
• Experience: Mission (Attack, Observation, Utility, Multi-Mission) operations preferred.
• Specific knowledge, skill, and ability requirements:
• Knowledge of Army Aviation training concepts, administration, and logistics.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent operational research.
• Demonstrated past performance and experience in leading an organizational staff to achieve organizational goals.
• Demonstrated past performance in the development of organizational plans, policies, and operational procedures.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively deal with people in the supervision of staff and team members.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the customer in a professional and courteous manner.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license.
• Successfully pass the Army or FAA Class II Flight Physical upon hire, and annually thereafter required.

Overview: Responsible for performing duties as a Standardization Instructor Pilot in the AH-6I program Series aircraft and supporting simulation device(s). Conduct initial and concurrent training and evaluation of employee and customer pilots in accordance with US Army Aviation Aircrew Training Manual (ATM) requirements. Conducts academic and hands-on performance training and administer evaluations to ensure pilot proficiency and standardization of training. Responsible for maintaining Individual Aircrew Training Folder (IATF) and completing required training, currency, and readiness entries. Conducts AH-6I ground school instruction in a classroom environment, providing basic instrument instruction in the aircraft and flight training device(s), and performing flight training duties in contact, basic instrument, and basic combat skills training to Army standards IAW government approved ATM and Program of Instruction (POI). Instruction may include any combination of Individual or Group instruction in an academic classroom environment and or aircraft or simulator.

Responsibilities:

1. Train and evaluate Aviation pilots in the AH-6I aircraft in accordance with the US Army Aviation ATM and specific unit ATP guidelines.
2. Forecast, schedule, monitor and report the recurring training-related resource requirements for all training programs.
3. Develop an Aviation Aircrew Training Program in accordance with customer guidance.
4. Verify and confirm that all required flight training publications are current and complete.
5. Conduct and evaluate individual readiness level progression tasks, to include instrument flight tasks during day, night, and night vision goggle (NVG), and instrument flight rules (IFR).
6. Prepare crewmembers through realistic mission training flight maneuvers under local environmental conditions to include dust landings, and weather specific desert training.
7. Provide aircrew proficiency training in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) in and outside controlled airspace under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and or international Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) flight rules.
8. Attend meetings as required with Customer/s.
9. Recommend aviation instructor pilot appointments to customer leadership.
10. As a member of the Aviation Safety Council, attend regularly scheduled Aviation Safety Council meetings as required.
11. Attend and provide training and mission planning input to the weekly Production Control and Operations meeting.
12. Responsible for providing direct interface and daily status reports as required between staff for training status, mission assignments, mission planning, and crew status.
13. Additional duties or tasks as directed.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education Level: Bachelor s Degree or equivalent training and experience.
2. Must have been qualified as a Pilot in Command and successfully completed one of the following: Graduate of a course of instruction for OH-58D or AH-64D IPs at an authorized Aviation Proponent School required.
3. An IP equivalency evaluation administered by a standardization instructor pilot (SP) selected by the Directorate of Evaluations and Standardization (DES), preferably in the AH-64D or OH-58D aircraft required.
4. FAA rating (preferred) as Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument - Helicopter (CFII-H) or military equivalent.
5. Minimum 1,000 flight hours with 250 NVG, and 500 hours as an instructor required.
6. Certificates: Military aviation certification and/or rating as Instructor Pilot in the UH-60M program Series aircraft.
7. Experience: Mission (Attack, Observation, Utility, Multi-Mission) operations preferred.

Specific knowledge, skill, and ability requirements:

1. Knowledge of Army Aviation training concepts, administration, and logistics.
2. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent operational research.
3. Demonstrated past performance and experience in leading an organizational staff to achieve organizational goals.
4. Demonstrated past performance in the development of organizational plans, policies, and operational procedures.
5. Ability to communicate both orally and written.
6. Ability to effectively deal with people in the supervision of staff and team members.
7. Ability to effectively communicate with the customer in a professional and courteous manner.
8. Possesses a valid driver s license.
9. Successfully pass the Army or FAA Class II Flight Physical upon hire, and annually thereafter required.

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GDC Middle East (GDCME) is a Saudi company with 80% ownership by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and 20% by Ajwa Aviation Holdings. Established in 2015 with headquarters in Riyadh, GDCME specializes in the aircraft engineering sector. The company offers comprehensive solutions for aviation systems, operations, and support, distinguished by its capability to maintain aircraft to the highest quality and safety standards, meeting the technical challenges and global requirements in the aviation and defense industries.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Work under the management of the customer and report to the aircrew training manager.
2. Identify the training needs and maintain high standards of training for pilots on H145 Helicopters.
3. Perform duties as ground and flight instructor to train according to the customer publications syllabus for basic and advanced courses (e.g., Conversion course, NVG, Hoist, Tactical) on H145 Helicopters.
4. Support the customer and perform FCF flights on H145 Helicopters.
5. Support the customer by writing training plans according to their needs.
6. Update regulations according to the requirements.
7. Advise the Commanders on aircrew training requirements for H145 Helicopters.
8. Develop and write training materials, publications, syllabi, and exams for H145 Helicopters, and review and correct these publications as needed.
9. Update and follow up on training files for aircrew deployed on H145 Helicopters.

GDC Middle East (GDCME) is a Saudi company with 80% ownership by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and 20% by Ajwa Aviation Holdings. Established in 2015 with headquarters in Riyadh, GDCME specializes in the aircraft engineering sector. The company offers comprehensive solutions for aviation systems, operations, and support, distinguished by its capability to maintain aircraft to the highest quality and safety standards, meeting the technical challenges and global requirements in the aviation and defense industries.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Work under the management of the customer and report to the aircrew training manager.
2. Identify the training needs and maintain high standards of training for pilots on H145 Helicopters.
3. Perform duties as ground and flight instructor to train according to the customer publications syllabus for basic and advanced courses (e.g., Conversion course, NVG, Hoist, Tactical) on H145 Helicopters.
4. Support the customer and perform FCF flights on H145 Helicopters.
5. Support the customer by writing training plans according to their needs.
6. Update regulations according to the requirements.
7. Advise the Commanders on aircrew training requirements for H145 Helicopters.
8. Develop and write training materials, publications, syllabi, and exams for H145 Helicopters, and review and correct these publications as needed.
9. Update and follow up on training files for aircrew deployed on H145 Helicopters.