Maintenance Test Pilot/Chief Pilotposition to support our
Army customer on the Ft. Benning Aviation Maintenance and Logistics contract for the Army Ranger School. The Maintenance Test Pilot/Chief Pilot is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all phases of flight operations. This position serves as the lead for the Maintenance Test Pilots as well as performing Maintenance Test Pilot job duties.
Summary of duties include but are not limited to:- Coordinate all flight activities with the GFR, ACLC and Site Manager
- Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all phases of flight operations
- Performs testing-using both ground and in-flight diagnostic test equipment-during various phases of flight, including engine run-up and taxi, to ensure that aircraft systems or components affected by inspection or maintenance actions have been properly repaired, reassembled, or adjusted.
- Evaluate aircraft systems, engines, and accessories for compliance with airworthiness standards and contract specifications, utilizing proven diagnostic and operational techniques
- Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Maintain all necessary flight documentation and records in required systems.
- Participate in any post flight after action reviews
- Responsible for the records of all MTP's within this contract and ensure qualifications are met
- Preflight coordination with the Chief Pilot to ensure all maintenance has been completed and the aircraft is safe for flight per RSi procedures and Army Regulations.
Required Minimum Education/Experience/Certifications: - High School diploma or equivalent
- Successfully completed Army Maintenance Test Pilots Course (MTPC) for the MDS H60 series assigned
- Able to pass an FAA second class flight physical annually
- FAA Instrument Certification plus 1,000+ hours of pilot in command (PC/PIC) time
- Knowledge of army regulations, FAA, DOT, FAR and contractor operations.
- Expert level knowledge of the applicable aircraft model.
Preferred Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/IT Skills/Certifications:- Leadership experience (military or civilian)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to make rational decisions and exercise good judgement
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to participate in shift work, occasional travel, and ongoing training
Work Environment:- Aircraft areas, workshops, and other industrial/outdoor settings
Physical Environment/Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation): - Ability to lift up to forty pounds on an occasional basis
- Ability to enter and exit an aircraft safely.
- Sit or stand for extended periods of time
- May require walking, bending, climbing stairs, and navigating shop/machine work areas
Other: This position is subject to a pre-employment background check. This position is subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, pre-employment physical, and requires the ability to pass Fort Benning Base Access background screening requirements.
