Instructor Pilot

Company Overview

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects as-a-service, through a commercial subscription model, across 5 different mission verticals. Metrea Management oversees 9 global business units via Operations, Strategy, Legal, and Finance teams.

Metrea Special Aerospace -Vertical Applications (MSA-VA) [Formerly Special Applications Group (SAG)] is seeking experienced AH-64D / AH-64Ev6 Instructor Pilot (IP) for the SATMO AH-64D/E TAFT program located at the Inowroclaw Air Base, Poland, but the TAFT Team may occasionally be required to operate at other locations in Morocco (receiving seaport, aerial gunnery range, exercises, etc.) on a temporary basis.

MSA-VA is a values-based, professional, service and aviation-oriented business with access, currency, and relevance throughout the Department of Defense and Homeland Security communities. We have an unmatched blend of military, special operations, aviation, homeland security and other specialists who bring responsive, tailored services and products to dynamic organizations.

MSA-VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or national origin.

Position Summary

AH-64D / AH-64Ev6 Instructor Pilot (IP): This is a flying position. The IP serves as a TAFT instructor pilot for unit training and AH-64D/E tactical employment. The IP will conduct readiness level progression to PAF aviators. This pilot must have skills required to conduct training on Aviation Mission Planning System planning, Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) procedures and AH-64D/E tactical employment curriculum to include gunnery operations. In addition, will conduct oral evaluations of all PAF pilots IAW the PAF's training and proficiency requirements.

Essential Functions Statements

• The PAF has purchased 96 AH-64Ev6 Attack Helicopters as part of their Air Force Aviation modernization. The delivery schedule is currently projected to have six (6) AH-64Ev6 delivered in phases beginning quarter one of 2028. The United States Department of Defense has agreed to lease eight (8) AH-64D model aircraft as an interim solution until the first delivery of the AH-64Ev6. The AH-64D lease is tentatively scheduled for delivery in March/April of 2025. The PAF currently have Mi24 aircraft as their primary means of attack helicopters. They have experienced Pilots; however, they do lack expertise and experience with AH-64D/E operations and maintenance. To address this capability gap, the Security Assistance Training Management Organization (SATMO) has a requirement to provide a TAFT; to provide initial and ongoing training to the PAF, tentatively, between March 2025 through March 2030.
• The TAFT mission will be focused on providing appropriate training to PAF on the proper operation and maintenance of the aircraft that will comprise the Polish AH-64D/Ev6 Apache Attack Battalion. The goal of 100% of available pilots to achieve Readiness Level 1, 50% of available PAF Maintainers to achieve 30 Level standards with the rest to achieve a minimum of 20 Level Standards, and all 30 Level PAF maintainers to receive Technical Inspector (TI) training. Training records will be maintained and documented to track progression.
• The overall objective of the TAFT is to assist PAF in building a mission-ready AH-64D/E Attack Helicopter Company/Battalion with appropriately trained instructor pilots and maintenance support personnel capable of supporting its primary mission of Attack Reconnaissance operations.
• Provide and train MTP support of test flights and maintenance ground runs as the PAF assumes responsibility for AH-64D/E maintenance. Mentor PAF future MTPs prior to attending the Ft. Novosel AH-64E MTP Course. Perform TI and Production Control duties of the maintenance being performed by the PAF as their maintainers lack the specific expertise and experience to safely perform TI duties.
• Conduct a progressive AH-64D/E academic, simulator and aircraft hands-on in-flight training that includes tactical employment for PAF pilots.
• Advise and assist the PAF to establish an effective AH-64D/E standardization, training and sustainment program.
• Advise and assist the PAF to establish effective AH-64D/E specific Logistics, Sustainment, Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) and Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment (AGSE) programs.
• Support the development of PAF SOP for AH-64D/E handling, transportation, associated training, maintenance and administrative support.
• Perform safe-for-flight release responsibilities. Two TAFT members (senior maintenance advisors or MTP) will be appointed in writing to conduct safe for flight release TI duties.
• TAFT members are authorized to demonstrate, train, and assist PAF how to perform specific maintenance and repair tasks to be performed as part of their academic and hands-on instruction.

Competency Statements

• Must be competent and experienced as an AH-64D / AH-64Ev6 Instructor Pilot (IP).

Supervisory Responsibility

This role has no administrative supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in an administrative aviation, clerical, office, and Flight Line setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This job requires academic, flight line and ground instructor pilot duties and aviation flight.

Physical Demands

This is an active aviation flight role; aviation flight physical abilities are required.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. The contractor shall be responsible for providing services, between the hours of 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Poland local time, Monday through Friday, except holidays or when the Polish government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings or similar government directed facility closings. To accommodate night-time flights, with preapproval by the COR, the contractor may establish shift work hours to accommodate mission schedule requirements.

Required Education, Experience And Certificates

Education: High School Diploma

Experience:

• Must be previously qualified as a US Army AH-64D/Ev6 IP and rated in the AH-64D/Ev6.
• Must have a minimum of 2000 total rotary wing flight hours experience.
• Must have a minimum of 500 cumulative AH-64D/E flight hours experience.
• Must have a minimum of 1000 cumulative AH-64D/E Instructor Pilot flight hours.
• Must have experience as an IP at company level or higher.
• Experience with developing POI, gunnery operations, and employment of the AH-64E AIM-92 Air-to-Air Stinger (ATAS) is highly desired.
• Experience as an Aviation Tactical Operations Officer, highly desired.
• Previous Security Assistance Team experience is desired.
• U.S. Citizen
• U.S. Passport (Current)
• All Contractors must be able to conduct effective classroom and non-classroom formal and informal training to PAF in their areas of expertise.

Certificates And Licenses

• Qualified as an AH-64D / AH-64Ev6 Instructor Pilot (IP) in the respective aircraft and have documented five years of experience.
• AH-64D / AH-64Ev6 Instructor Pilot (IP) must be qualified to perform aviation-training tasks IAW DCMA INST 8210.1D.
• Secret security clearance.
• Valid Driver's License
• COVID-19 Vaccination Card [If Required]

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to accomplish all duties with little or no assistance.
• Must have good command of the English language; oral and written.

Medical Requirements

• The contractor shall have a doctor's certification letter stating that the individual is medically and emotionally fit for deployment and performance of the Security Assistance Team (SAT) mission under potentially austere, physically demanding, and stressful working conditions.
• Current Physical (within 12 months of deployment) including appropriate FAA Medical Certification, when required.
• COVID/Other Pandemic Requirements. All contractor personnel must have received full COVID vaccination and provide vaccination documentation to the COR prior to FACT attendance.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Employee must be a US citizen. Employees must be able to hold and maintain a Secret (or higher) Clearance Level.

Common Access Card and Badging

All Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC).

AAP/EEO Statement

Metrea Aviation Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.