Aircraft Pilot (FW/H60M Maintenance Test Pilot)

Yulista; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 142,752 - 185,580; Full time

Job summary

Yulista Support Services LLC in Virginia Fort Belvoir is seeking a highly skilled H-60M Maintenance Test Pilot and fixed-wing multi-engine Project Pilot. The role involves flight tests, maintenance test flights, and aviation duties supporting Army RDT&E missions.

You will operate RW and FW aircraft, perform mission planning with weather analysis and airspace coordination, and prepare flight reports and documentation. A US Secret clearance and FAA pilot certifications are required.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or higher with multi-engine, instrument, helicopter ratings.
• Applicants must be H-60M Maintenance Test Pilot qualified.
• Applicants must be U.S. Department of War FW multi-engine qualified.
• Must be able to complete physiological training (Hypobaric Chamber).

Responsibilities

• Serve as an H-60 Maintenance Test and Project Pilot on the H-60 L/M aircraft.
• Serve as a FW, multi-engine Project Pilot.
• Conduct developmental, operational, and project evaluation flight missions.
• Perform mission planning, including weather analysis, flight routing, and airspace coordination.
• Support aviation test planning and execution with engineers and test personnel.
• Prepare flight reports, evaluations, and documentation.
• May require additional duties such as Operations Officer or Safety Officer.
• Perform other aviation-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Flight test experience

PIC experience

Heavy multi-engine aircraft

Education

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or higher

H-60M Maintenance Test Pilot qualification

FW multi-engine qualification

Physiological training (Hypobaric Chamber)

Job description

Yulista Support Services LLC

This position serves as a H-60M Maintenance Test/Project Pilot and fixed‑wing (FW) multi‑engine Project Pilot. Duties include project flight tests, maintenance test flights, and other assigned aviation duties in support of research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) missions. The incumbent operates rotary‑wing (RW) and FW aircraft in support of Army aviation system integration, experimentation, and operational testing.

Salary Range: $142,752 - $185,580 annually. Compensation is based on relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

Essential Duties

• Serve as an H‑60 Maintenance Test and Project Pilot on the H‑60 L/M aircraft.
• Serve as a FW, multi‑engine Project Pilot.
• Conduct developmental, operational, and project evaluation flight missions.
• Perform mission planning, including weather analysis, flight routing, and airspace coordination.
• Support aviation test planning and execution in coordination with engineers and test personnel.
• Prepare flight reports, evaluations, and technical documentation.
• Perform additional aviation‑related duties as assigned.
• May require additional duties such as Operations Officer or Safety Officer, as assigned by the Lead Pilot.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Desired Flight Hour Experience:

• Previous flight test or RDT&E experience highly desired.
• RW Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 250 total hours, 75 Night flight/NVG, 75 Instrument flight (minimum 10 hours actual IMC). Recent flight experience: 100 hours within the last 12 months. Requires operation of heavy multi‑engine helicopters (gross take‑off weight >12,500 lb).
• FW Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 250 total hours, 75 Night flight, 75 Instrument flight (minimum 10 hours actual IMC). Recent flight experience: 100 hours within the last 12 months. Requires operation of heavy multi‑engine airplanes (gross take‑off weight >12,500 lb).

Required Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or higher with appropriate ratings (multi‑engine, instrument, helicopter).
• Applicants must be H‑60M Maintenance Test Pilot qualified.
• Applicants must be U.S. Department of War FW multi‑engine qualified.
• Applicants must be able to complete physiological training (Hypobaric Chamber).

Medical

• Current FAA First‑ or Second‑Class Medical Certificate.
• Maintain required medical certification and flight currency.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) travel varies, approximately 30%.
• Position requires rotating shift work.
• Position requires unscheduled overtime work.

Required Documents

• Resume detailing flight experience and qualifications.
• Pilot certificates and ratings.
• Medical certification documentation.
• Flight‑hour documentation/logbooks.
• Mandatory documents for military flight experience: official orders, forms (DA form 759), or logbooks showing status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Competencies Evaluated

• Technical Competence
• Attention to Detail
• Oral Communication
• Planning and Evaluating

Preference Statement

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to 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.