Instructor​/Developmental Test Pilot; DTP

The Opportunity

As an Instructor / Developmental Test Pilot (DTP), you will assist in curriculum development for the MH-47 Active Parallel Actuator Subsystem (APAS) and follow‑on instruction of the system to the operational force.

• Develop, coordinate, and execute test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Collaborate with program office, engineers, and developers to ensure system performance meets system specifications and user requirements.
• Conduct developmental test flights on new or modified SOA helicopters and upgraded systems to evaluate performance, operational suitability, and safety.
• May perform maintenance test flights (MTFs) on primary model aircraft which have undergone maintenance, modification, or overhaul, or on new production aircraft, where a follow‑up/acceptance MTF is not performed by the Government.
• Comply with all flight regulations, rules, and standards in accordance with IAW DCMA INST 8210.1D, AR 95-1, USASOC Sup 1 to AR 95-1, ARSOA 3-04.11, 160th RTSOP, and applicable ARSOA series Aircrew Training Manuals.
• Provide flight instruction to students on topics within the flight instruction curriculum.
• Train Commissioned Officers, Warrant Officers, Government, Partner Nation and Contractor rotary wing aviators in the basic mission skills to conduct night vision goggle (NVG) helicopter operations at terrain flight altitudes under various light and weather conditions to standard per the ARSOA-47 Aircrew Training Manual.
• Qualify Commissioned Officers, Warrant Officers, Government, and Contractor rotary wing aviators for duty as a Basic Mission Qualified (BMQ) Pilot, Instructor Pilot, and/or Maintenance Test Pilot in the MH-47G ARSOA rotary wing airframes.
• Perform crew duties during training support flights, recovery flights, demonstration flights, and as co‑pilot for maintenance test flights when approved by the GFR.
• Assist with training schedules and aircraft scheduling.
• Coordinate aircraft and resource scheduling to support POI training.
• Responsible for project planning, coordination, execution, and reporting.
• Represent the SOA user at conferences, meetings, and other industry events related to helicopter development, testing, and emerging technologies.

Required:

• Secret Security Clearance.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience with military rotary wing aircraft.
• Qualified in the MH-47 model aircraft.
• Graduate of DoD course of instruction for Instructor Pilots.
• Current FAA commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating (Helicopter) as required by AR 95-20.
• 2,000‑hours minimum pilot/copilot experience in rotary wing aircraft.
• 1,000 hours as a Pilot in Command (PIC).
• 500 hours flying with Night Vision Goggles (NVG).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with current aircraft and aircraft related technical systems development, architecture, integration testing, fielding, and sustainment.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical or management field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Fully Mission Qualified (FMQ), Flight Lead (FL), Standardization Instructor Pilot (SIP) or Instructor Pilot (IP) in Army Special Operations rotary wing helicopters.
• Graduate of the US Army Instructor Pilot Course or have completed an equivalency evaluation conducted by the Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization, U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence.

Desired:

• Qualified in an approved Crew Dunker or equivalent.
• Qualified on Emergency Breathing Device (HEEDS).

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.