Maintenance Test Pilot/Chief Pilot

About This Role

This role involves leading all flight operations as a Maintenance Test Pilot and Chief Pilot, supporting an Army customer on the Ft. Benning Aviation Maintenance and Logistics contract for the Army Ranger School. The position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all phases of flight operations, and serves as the lead for other Maintenance Test Pilots.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all flight activities with the GFR, ACLC and Site Manager
• Plan, organize, direct, and control all phases of flight operations
• Perform 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
• Coordinate preflight with the Chief Pilot to ensure all maintenance has been completed and the aircraft is safe for flight per RSi procedures and Army Regulations

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice to have:

• 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

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