Black Hawk Instructor Operator - Latvia

📍 Location
LIELVARDE
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
January 15, 2026
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Job Description

**Description**

SAIC is seeking a qualified and experienced **Black Hawk Instructor Pilot - Latvia** to provide flight instruction and simulation training for the Black Hawk Aircrew Trainer ( BAT ) in **Lielvārde, Latvia.**

NOTE: This position is an Instructor Operator role for UH-60M Simulator

**Responsibilities:**

+ Conduct flight and simulator instruction in accordance with approved syllabi, Army regulations (AR 95-1, TC 3-04.11), and FAA/DoD guidelines.
+ Deliver classroom and mission planning instruction in topics such as systems, emergency procedures, NVG operations, tactical flight, and mission execution.
+ Evaluate pilot proficiency and provide performance assessments and remediation as needed.
+ Evaluate pilot proficiency in instrument flight and be able to conduct Instrument Flight Evaluations.
+ Maintain training records, lesson plans, and instructional materials in compliance with company and government standards.
+ Support development and updating of standard operating procedures (SOPs), risk assessments, and safety briefings.
+ Provide input on curriculum development and instructional improvements.
+ Participate in flight evaluations and readiness-level (RL) progression training.

**Qualifications**

**Required Education:**

+ Bachelor’s Degree and nine (9) years of experience; four (4) years of experience in lieu of degree.

**Required Clearance:**

+ Must possess and be able to maintain an active secret clearance (US Citizenship).

**Required Qualifications:**

+ U.S. Army-qualified UH-60M Instructor Pilot (IP) with documented completion of an approved Instructor Pilot Course as well as Instrument Evaluators Course.
+ Extensive flight experience, strong instructional skills, and a deep understanding of aircrew training standards as prescribed by U.S. Army Aviation doctrine.
+ Minimum of 1,000 flight hours in rotary-wing aircraft, including at least 300 hours in the UH-60M, 100 hours as an Instructor Pilot as well as 100 NVG hours.
+ Knowledge of current U.S. Army aviation training doctrine and procedures.
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office and aviation-related digital systems.

**Desired Qualifications:**

+ Previous experience as a contractor or government civilian IP.
+ Experience with aircrew training programs such as ARMS, DTMS, or TAMIS.
+ Combat experience desired but not required. (Use of ASE and understanding combat maneuvers and operations would be beneficial).
+ Familiar with flight operations in Europe ex. Jeppesen Charts.
+ NVG Instructor Pilot (NVG IP) or Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) rating.
+ Experience operating the AVCATT, Non-Rated Crew Member Trainer (NCMRT), or other training systems.

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