Chinook Maintenance Test Pilot

StandardAero; Gosport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can build a rewarding aviation career. As a Chinook Pilot, you will be responsible for daily maintenance test flying, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers a supportive environment with on-the-job training and a focus on safety and teamwork. Enjoy generous benefits, including annual leave, a pension scheme, and wellbeing services. If you are passionate about aviation and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

206 hours annual leave

4% employer match pension scheme

YuLife wellbeing services

Bonus opportunities

Generous paid sick leave

Life assurance cover

Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Onsite gym

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Seasonal flu jabs

Qualifications

• UK MoD Chinook Pilot Rating and Class 1 Medical are essential.
• Experience in Chinook Maintenance Flight Test is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily maintenance test flying of UK Chinook aircraft.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivation

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Communication

Education

UK Military Pilot Qualification

UK Chinook Rating

Maintenance Test Flight Qualification

Tools

Computer Systems

Job description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Key responsibilities and duties:
•Daily maintenance test flying of all marks of UK Chinook;
•To ensure the product delivered is to the required quality standard, compliant to internal and external regulatory requirements;
•To ensure that all regulatory and quality standards are met in accordance with company, customer and MAA requirements;
•To initiate, lead and/or support Continuous Improvement initiatives ensuring that best practice methods are adopted / utilised where appropriate, to meet the needs of the business;
•To work effectively with other company departments in a co-operative and collaborative fashion, to meet the needs of the business;
•Ensure that company health, safety and environmental policies are complied with and housekeeping and company improvement activities are implemented;
•To carry out any other reasonable duties within the capability of the jobholder, as requested by the immediate supervisor;
•Adherence to our Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and all associated Business & Operations Manuals.

Competencies: (e = essential / d = desirable)

Core:
•Current or recently lapsed UK MoD Chinook Pilot Rating; (e)
•Current or recently lapsed UK MoD Aircrew Medical / CAA Class 1 Medical; (e)
•Strong verbal communication and written skills; (e)
•Keen eye for detail; (e)
•Able to use computers/computer systems; (e)
•Self-motivated, and able to prioritise and manage own workload; (e)
•Good team work and problem solving skills; (e)
•Good interpersonal communication skills. (e)

Functional:
•UK MAA Flying regulations and associated compliance; (e)
•Familiarity with UK MAA quality procedures and documentation. (d)

Organisational Relationships:
•Reports directly to Head of Flying;
•Accountable Manager (Military Flying);
•Fleetlands ATC;
•StandardAero, Boeing and RAF aircrew;
•Flight Test Maintenance Team;

Professional Qualifications/Education and Training:
•UK Military Pilot Qualification without restrictions; (e)
•UK Chinook rating; (e)
•Maintenance Test Flight qualification; (e)
•Flying Supervisors qualification. (d)

Experience:
•Chinook Maintenance Flight Test experience; (e)
•Management experience; (d)
•Staff experience. (d)

Benefits that make life better:

• 206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays
• 4% employer match pension scheme
• YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more!
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous paid sick leave
• Life assurance cover
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Seasonal flu jabs administered on site each year by Bupa