Maintenance Test Pilot

Responsibilities

• Performs test flights and demonstrates aircraft proficiency upon completion of aircraft maintenance or modifications on aircraft.
• Determines in accordance with publications and procedures the airworthiness of aircraft prior to release for flight.
• Performs troubleshooting procedures of aircraft on the ground and during flight and makes appropriate write-ups or gives verbal instructions to correct deficiencies.
• Verifies forms and records used in the performance of maintenance to ensure they comply with work performed prior to ground or flight checks.
• Run-up aircraft for alert status, as required, as well as perform launch and recovery operations for host nation flights.
• Deploys in country, when required, to support contract requirements when maintenance test flights are anticipated.
• Interprets meteorological data as it pertains to filing a flight plan for the navigational course of flight needed for a sortie and files a flight plan for all flights using authorized processes.
• Ensures proper documentation is chronicled.
• Capable of computing and annotating weight and balance logs for the aircraft.
• Performs within the broad guidelines of duties and responsibilities with a significant choice of methods.
• Retains the authority to select and implement goals and objectives within the execution of duties and responsibilities.
• Directs interface with the PM, TL, PC, QC, and RSLFAC MTPs.
• Responsible for flight safety, crew member currency, disposition of final MTF status ensuring aircraft airworthiness is validated.

• 1,000 hours of pilot in command time and have at least 300 hours in the same aircraft type and design (CH-47F).
• Experience in CH-47 phase or RESET management.
• Graduate of a US Military aviation maintenance test pilot course or civilian equivalent training and experience.
• Demonstrated past performance and experience in maintenance on CH-47 Aircraft.
• Proficient in the use of computer-hosted interactive technical manuals, aircraft maintenance forms, and other aircraft-related documentation.
• Proficient in MS Office software.
• Professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the customer in a professional and courteous manner.
• Possess a valid issued driver’s license.
• Successfully pass an overseas deployment physical upon hire.
• Class II Flight Physical required.
• High school diploma.
• Graduate of US Military Maintenance Test Pilot course, meeting all AR 95-2 requirements.
• US Citizenship required.

• Five (5) years' experience as an Aviation Maintenance Test Pilot, including GMTF, DARRT and BDAR experience in an operational unit.
• 300 MTP hours in CH47F.
• Battalion Level Maintenance Officer experience (BAMO).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher or 10 years as an MTP is equivalent.
• US Military or civilian equivalent rotary-wing aviation Technical Inspector experience.

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