CH-47F Instructor Pilot – TAFT Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants anywhere in the world.

📋 Description

• Act as a CH-47F Instructor Pilot Advisor for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partner nations.

• Deliver advanced CH-47F flight training to pilots and aircrew in both classroom and aircraft settings.

• Conduct academic sessions on aircraft systems, limitations, emergency procedures, flight operations, and mission-specific topics.

• Provide practical instruction covering basic, advanced, and mission-critical CH-47F flight maneuvers.

• Guide international CH-47F pilots and aircrews in the safe and efficient operation of aircraft.

• Assist with continuation training, progression training, and mission-focused instruction.

• Teach crew coordination, cockpit protocols, risk management, and aviation safety principles.

• Recognize training gaps and offer corrective instruction and remediation.

• Facilitate pilot qualification, progression, and training needs.

• Aid in standardization and evaluation efforts under program leadership and certified Standardization Instructor Pilots.

• Create lesson plans, training materials, academic presentations, and flight training programs.

• Counsel aviation leadership on aircrew proficiency, training effectiveness, safety, and operational readiness.

• Promote aviation safety, risk management, accident prevention, and initiatives for reducing mishaps.

• Support partner-nation aviation personnel in establishing sustainable flight training and instructor programs.

• Conduct training and advisory activities in line with technical manuals, regulations, aviation publications, and program standards.

• Cultivate professional relationships while advancing U.S. Government FMS program goals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Former U.S. Army CH-47F Instructor Pilot (IP) with documented experience in this role.

• Currently or previously qualified as a U.S. Army CH-47F Instructor Pilot (IP).

• Qualified in the CH-47F Block I aircraft; experience with Block II is preferred.

• A minimum of 1,500 hours of total rotary-wing flight time.

• Extensive experience in conducting CH-47F flight instruction and aircrew training.

• In-depth knowledge of CH-47F aircraft systems, flight characteristics, operational procedures, and relevant aviation publications.

• Strong grasp of U.S. Army aviation training and flight safety protocols.

• Excellent communication, instructional, and mentorship skills.

• Capacity to identify pilot training deficiencies and deliver effective corrective instruction.

• Ability to operate independently while serving as a reliable aviation advisor.

• Capability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances, passports, and visa requirements, as applicable to the assigned program.

• Previous experience with Security Assistance Training Management Organization (SATMO) or Training Assistance Field Team (TAFT) programs.

• Prior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) aviation advisory experience.

• Past experience working with international military aviation organizations.

• Formerly served as a U.S. Army CH-47F Instructor Pilot or Standardization Instructor Pilot.

• Experience training pilots transitioning to the CH-47F aircraft.

• Background in developing or managing aviation training programs.

• Previous experience in instructing or mentoring international military pilots.

• Past involvement in supporting CH-47F international training or aviation modernization programs.

• Graduate of relevant U.S. Army instructor pilot or aviation training courses.

• Proficient in flight instruction and aircrew development.

• Expertise in aviation leadership and mentorship.

• Knowledgeable in aviation safety and risk management.

• Experienced in crew coordination and Crew Resource Management (CRM).

• Skilled in training program development.

• Familiarity with aircraft systems.

• Competent in operational planning and decision-making.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Excellent professional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in cross-cultural communication.

• Ability to work effectively in dynamic international operational environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Opportunity to immerse in the culture and history of international locations while supporting vital U.S. Government partnerships.