This role involves serving as an experimental test pilot flight instructor at the United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) in Patuxent River, Maryland. The instructor will teach experienced pilots, flight officers, and test engineers to conduct flight tests for aircraft and airborne systems, including sophisticated weapons systems, electro-optical sensors, and threat countermeasure suites. The position also requires advising management and colleagues as a subject matter expert and managing project requirements and resources.
Responsibilities
Perform duties as an experimental test pilot flight instructor (TPFI) at the United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS)
Provide instruction to operationally experienced pilots, flight officers, and test engineers to conduct aircraft and airborne systems flight tests
Provide aircraft systems test instruction that includes sophisticated weapons systems, electro-optical sensors, and threat countermeasure suites
Advise management and colleagues on difficult problems as a subject matter expert
Conduct special studies, propose options and alternatives, and represent the command
Manage project/program requirements, objectives, and metrics
Resolve conflicts among schedules, funding, and resources
Requirements
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required
This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position
Meet position requirements for Test and Evaluation certification within 60 months of entrance on duty
Obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment
Subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident
Completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 or GS 13 grade level in the Federal service that includes: 1) Conducting flight tests to evaluate the performance of substantially modified aircraft; 2) Instructing personnel to successfully deliver aviation test curriculum; and 3) Managing aviation programs to align resources with organizational objectives
Meet the qualification requirement using experience alone; no substitution of education for experience is permitted
Possess the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificate with commercial or higher privileges in the appropriate aircraft category (e.g., Airplane Multi Engine Land, Rotorcraft Helicopter, Instrument Ratings), and FAA Flight Instructor Certificate and/or an equivalent U.S. military pilot rating
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Provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner if establishing eligibility based on military flight experience
Possess a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Medical Certificate, Second Class or higher, or an equivalent active military flight physical (e.g., U.S. Army Class 2 / USAF Class II) without restrictive waivers that would preclude the performance of the duties
Be a graduate of an accredited military experimental test pilot school (e.g., U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS), U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School (USAFTPS), Empire Test Pilot School (ETPS), and Ecole du Personnel Navigant d' Essais et de Reception (EPNER))
Total flight time: 1750 hours
Pilot in command time: 1150 hours
Night flying time: 75 hours
Heavy multi-engine airplane/heavy helicopter time: 500 hours (heavy is defined as gross takeoff weight in excess of 12,500 pounds)
100 hours of flying time in the last 12 months (can be achieved in either fixed wing or rotary wing)
Provide documentation of all claimed flight hours, such as official military or civilian flight logs, at the time of application
If using education completed in foreign colleges or universities, show that education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to a U.S. accredited education program, or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university
Be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of the American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
Benefits
Direct Deposit of Pay
Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee
Various incentives may be available for highly qualified candidates, including Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, and Permanent Change of Station Allowance IAW agency policy
Important Details
Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement: 25% of the time
Probationary period: 1 year
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement
About the Company
U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) provides direct support to Transformation and Training Command and relevant, timely information to senior Army leaders to make future force decisions enabling Multi-Domain Operations through rigorous developmental testing and independent operational tests and evaluations. Redstone Test Center's mission is to provide Superior Technical Expertise and State-of-the-Art Facilities and Capabilities to Plan, Conduct, Analyze, and Report the Results of Tests on Aviation, Missile, and Sensors Systems, Subsystems and Components.