Academic Instructor (Aviation)

About the role

Amentum is seeking an Academic Instructor to support the Academics Division at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The instructor teaches initial entry rotary wing students and keeps lesson plans and training materials current.

Key responsibilities

• Instruct and plan instruction for assigned flight-related subjects according to the syllabus and regulations
• Keep lesson plans and training materials current in content, format and media
• Prepare, administer, grade and critique examinations
• Prepare and present lesson plans, including computer presentations
• Provide extra instruction to students who need it
• Maintain training materials, aids and equipment, and advise the supervisor of needed supplies
• Provide data for reports and perform other duties assigned by the director

Required profile

• Ability to teach initial entry rotary wing students in subjects such as theory of rotary wing flight, flight support, navigation, aviation weather and basic/advanced instruments
• Pass a pre-hire demonstration of proficiency presented to the Academics Division Director
• FAA Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) and Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) ratings before hire
• At least three years of general aviation experience
• Completed the Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course in the last five years
• Planning, organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing technologies

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, electronic forms and grade sheets, and visual presentations
• Academic classroom facilitation skills (normally taught during the faculty development course)

Pay is $39.67 to $51.90 per hour. The posting was originally dated 08/17/2026 and remains open until filled.