Production Pilot – AH-64D​/E Apache

Overview

Production Pilot – AH-64D/E Apache — Mesa, AZ | Onsite | 1-Year Contract | Full-Time, 1st Shift
Compensation Range: $65.72 – $105.83/hr (W2)

We are seeking an experienced Production Acceptance Pilot to perform maintenance operational checks, test flights, and in-flight troubleshooting on AH-64 Apache helicopters. This position requires strong technical and flight experience, with responsibility for ensuring airworthiness after production, maintenance, or modification activities.

• Conduct Maintenance Operational Checks (MOC), Maintenance Test Flights (MTF), and in-flight troubleshooting.
• Validate airworthiness following production builds, major maintenance, or system modifications.
• Use AH-64E technical manuals, checklists, and operator guides to perform and document flight operations.
• Provide detailed briefings to flight crews and maintenance teams in support of test operations.

• Completion of U.S. Army AH-64E Apache Aircraft Qualification Course (AQC) or equivalent contractor-approved training.
• Minimum 1,000 flight hours as an AH-64D/E Pilot-in-Command (PIC).
• Current FAA Class II Flight Physical (with at least 6 months remaining).

• AH-64 Aviation Maintenance Officers Course (AMOC) Phases I & II (or equivalency evaluation by DES).
• 100+ hours as an AH-64D/E Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP).
• Prior MTP experience in desert environments.
• Experience as an AH-64D/E Maintenance Examiner (ME) or Technical Inspector.
• 10+ years aviation maintenance experience, including supervisory and production control leadership.
• 5+ years using aviation maintenance management systems such as ULLS-A(E)/ACN.

• Duration: 12 months
• Schedule: Full-time, 1st shift, variable start/end times; occasional overtime and domestic travel.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret clearance post-start.