Maintenance Test Pilot

The Aircraft Maintenance Test Pilot utilizes flight test techniques to perform test flights of aircraft to measure performance and handling, determining airworthiness following maintenance or modifications.

• Performs test flights and demonstrates aircraft proficiency upon completion of aircraft maintenance or modifications.
• Determines the airworthiness of aircraft in accordance with publications and procedures prior to release for flight.
• Performs troubleshooting procedures of aircraft on the ground and during flight, making appropriate write‑ups or giving verbal instructions to correct deficiencies.
• Verifies forms and records used in maintenance to ensure they comply with work performed before ground or flight checks.
• Runs up aircraft for alert status as required, and performs 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 for filing a flight plan, and files the flight plan for all flights using authorized processes.
• Ensures proper documentation is chronicled.
• Computes and annotates weight‑and‑balance logs for the aircraft.
• Executes duties within broad guidelines, selecting and implementing goals and objectives.
• Directs interface with PM, TL, PC, QC, and RSLFAC MTPs.
• Ensures flight safety, crew member currency, and disposition of final MTF status, validating aircraft airworthiness.

• 1,000 hours of pilot‑in‑command time and at least 300 hours in the same aircraft type and design (CH‑47F).
• Experience in CH‑47 phase or RESET management.
• Graduate of a U.S. 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 U.S. Military Maintenance Test Pilot course, meeting all AR 95‑2 requirements.
• U.S. 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 CH‑47F.
• Battalion Level Maintenance Officer experience (BAMO).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or 10 years as an MTP is equivalent.
• U.S. Military or civilian equivalent rotary‑wing aviation Technical Inspector experience.