Senior Aviation Project Analyst

Regular

Secret

Secret

None

Functional Experts

• Skills:
  
  Aircraft Systems, Airframes, Technical Analysis, Technical Projects, Technical Reviews
• Certifications:
  
  None
• Experience:
  
  10 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  Yes

FUNCTIONAL ANALYST PRINCIPAL

We are seeking an experienced aviation professional with hands‑on experience supporting MD 530 and/or AH‑6i helicopters. The ideal candidate will hold an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate, an Inspection Authorization (IA), and/or an engineering degree in Aviation, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

As a Functional Analyst Principal, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of hands‑on experience supporting MD 530 and/or AH‑6i helicopters You will play a crucial role in support aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, airworthiness, modification programs, and engineering activities for FMS MD 530 and AH‑6i helicopter platforms.

• Interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, technical orders, engineering drawings, service bulletins, and manufacturer documentation.
• Support aircraft return‑to‑service activities.
• Indey mectifhanical, electrical, hydraulic, avionics, and structural discrepancies.
• Assist with aircraft modifications, upgrades, integration projects, and configuration management.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel, engineers, pilots, quality assurance, logistics, and customers.
• Review maintenance records and ensure accurate completion of logbooks, work orders, inspection forms, and technical documentation.
• Support root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action development for recurring aircraft discrepancies.
• Assist with aircraft acceptance, delivery, deployment, and field‑service activities.
• Provide technical guidance.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable occupational and aviation safety requirements.
• Travel or deploy to customer and operational locations as required.

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or equivalent aviation maintenance qualification.
• Experience maintaining or supporting MD 530, AH‑6, or related light attack/reconnaissance helicopters.
• Experience with aircraft maintenance manuals, inspection procedures, technical publications, and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot aircraft systems and accurately identify mechanical and technical discrepancies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required medical certifications, and customer qualifications.
• Security clearance level:
  Secret

• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).
• Bachelor's degree in aviation, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with AH‑6i mission systems, weapons integration, avionics, sensors, communications, or aircraft modifications.
• Experience with military aviation maintenance programs or foreign military sales programs.
• Familiarity with FAA, U.S. military, or OEM maintenance and airworthiness requirements.
• Experience using electronic maintenance tracking systems and technical data repositories.
• Previous experience supporting deployed, international, or field‑service operations.
• Helicopter maintenance experience on platforms such as the MD 500 series, AH‑6, MH‑6, OH‑58, or similar aircraft.

• A&P-only candidates:
  Typically, 5 or more years of relevant helicopter maintenance experience, including experience with MD 530…