Pilot (Functional Check Flight) - MH-60R OR MH-60S

Amentum; Al Jubayl; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Pilot for functional check flights on the MH-60R or MH-60S helicopters. This role involves performing test flights to ensure aircraft proficiency post-maintenance, coordinating with maintenance teams, and managing flight operations in compliance with Navy directives. Ideal candidates will possess extensive flight experience, including designation as a Helicopter Aircraft Commander and a strong background in maintenance check flights. If you are passionate about aviation and meet the qualifications, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to critical flight operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 550 total flight hours with 50 HAC hours in MH-60R or MH-60S.
• Current or previous designation as an instructor is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform test flights to measure aircraft proficiency after maintenance.
• Assist with maintenance functional check flights and documentation.

Skills

Helicopter Aircraft Commander (HAC)

MH-60R Functional/Maintenance Check Pilot

Flight Operations Program Management

Job description

Pilot (Functional Check Flight) - MH-60R OR MH-60S

Pilot (Functional Check Flight) MH-60R/MH-60S

Description:

Perform test flights to measure and demonstrate aircraft proficiency upon completion of aircraft maintenance or modification on the aircraft.

• Pilot and navigate the flight for the MH-60R helicopter.
• Assist RSNF designated FCF Pilots with all portions of maintenance functional check flights, including preflight briefing, preflight, flight checks, post flight and all required FCF documentation.
• Coordinate with maintenance contractors for in-flight troubleshooting discrepancies, and verifications of maintenance actions or repairs, by conducting ground and flight checks.
• Guide and assist in managing an approved MH-60R Flight Operations Program in compliance with Navy flight manuals, instructions, directives, SOP’s, and local directives.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Designation as a Helicopter Aircraft Commander (HAC).
• Past designation as a MH-60R OR MH-60S Functional/Maintenance Check Pilot is required; current designation is desired. Current or previous designation as an instructor is desired.
• Able to perform all duties independently. A minimum of 550 total flight hours, 50 Helicopter Aircraft Commander (HAC) hours in the MH-60R OR MH-60S, and 100 hours of MH-60R OR MH-60S FCF/Maintenance test fly is required.
• A Secret security clearance is required.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Must pass an aeronautical/flight physical. Required to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.

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