AH-64 Maintenance Test Pilot

Yulista Holding LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Calista seeks a highly experienced aviation professional to perform maintenance test flights, Functional Check Flights, and EMC checks in support of the US Army Flight Test Directorate at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

Responsibilities include planning missions, conducting test flights, maintaining flight records, and coordinating with ground crews. A minimum of 10 years in aircraft maintenance and FAA certifications are required for this challenging role.

Qualifications

• Meet all requirements as rated aviator per design/aircraft guidance.
• Graduate of Army Maintenance Test Pilot Course or DES equivalency for AH-64.

Responsibilities

• Plan missions.
• Conduct general and limited maintenance test flights.
• Conduct ferry flights.
• Conduct Electromagnetic Compatibility Checks (EMC).
• Conduct other test support missions as needed or directed.
• Act as a subject matter expert to support the missions of the US Army Aviation Technical Test Center.
• Prepare flight plans considering altitude, terrain, weather, aircraft, crew capabilities, operational and training requirements, and flight procedures.
• Test both normal and emergency functions of aircraft systems.
• Coordinate and direct flight phases of test or support with other aircraft.
• Maintain flight records and report observations made during missions.
• Provide detailed and effective communications with ground maintenance personnel on results of maintenance test, acceptance test flights, and all other flights as required.
• During non‑flight periods, perform duties of Technical Inspector as needed.
• Work overtime and weekends as deemed necessary by supervisor.

Skills

ME designation

CFI certificate

CFII certificate

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Army Maintenance Test Pilot Course or DES equivalency (AH-64)

1000 hours Pilot-in-Command (300 hours AH-64)

FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot certificate

Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate

Job description

Primary Function

Yulista Contract Services provides full on-site / off-site maintenance flight/Functional Check Flight operations to support the US Army Flight Test Directorate (AFTD at Redstone Arsenal, AL). The support will be conducted in accordance with current Army directives, including but not limited to AR 95‑1 and AR 95‑20. Areas for support include completion of maintenance test flights, Functional Check Flights, Electromagnetic Compatibility Checks (EMC), subject matter expertise on Army aviation maintenance, fault isolation and troubleshooting, and test support missions as needed or directed.

Essential Functions

• Plan missions.
• Conduct general and limited maintenance test flights.
• Conduct ferry flights.
• Conduct Electromagnetic Compatibility Checks (EMC).
• Conduct any other test support missions as needed or directed.
• Act as a subject matter expert to support the missions of the US Army Aviation Technical Test Center.
• Prepare flight plans considering altitude, terrain, weather, aircraft, crew capabilities, operational and training requirements, and flight procedures.
• Test both normal and emergency functions of aircraft systems.
• Coordinate and direct flight phases of test or support with other aircraft.
• Maintain flight records and report observations made during missions.
• Provide detailed and effective communications with ground maintenance personnel on results of maintenance test, acceptance test flights, and all other flights as required.
• During non‑flight periods, perform duties of Technical Inspector as needed.
• Work overtime and weekends as deemed necessary by supervisor.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Maintenance Examiner (ME) designation.
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate.
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) certificate.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Meet all requirements, as rated aviator IAW service guidance for specific design, type, series aircraft for which duties are to be performed.
• Graduate of the Army Maintenance Test Pilot Course or completed an equivalency evaluation conducted by the Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization (DES) for AH‑64.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Minimum of 1000 hours Pilot‑in‑Command time (300 hours in AH‑64).
• At least an FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
• Valid, current FAA or military Class II Medical Certificate.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Perform drug‑free workplace and substance abuse testing.

Preference Statement

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants, spouses of Calista shareholders, and shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO Statement

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non‑work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non‑discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

Reasonable Accommodation

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.