Experimental Test Pilot & Flight Instructor

U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC); Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) seeks an experienced experimental test pilot flight instructor at the USNTPS, Patuxent River, Maryland. You will train operational pilots, flight officers, and test engineers to conduct aircraft and airborne systems flight tests, including advanced weapons and sensors.

You will advise management on complex issues and help manage programs. Qualified candidates will have FAA flight instructor credentials, military pilot qualifications, and substantial

Qualifications

• Specialized experience conducting flight tests of modified aircraft.
• Instructing personnel to deliver aviation test curriculum.
• Managing aviation programs to align resources with objectives.
• Must hold FAA flight certificates and instructor rating.

Responsibilities

• Instruct experimental test pilot curriculum at USNTPS, Patuxent River.
• Provide instruction on aircraft systems, sensors, and countermeasure suites.
• Advise management on difficult problems and conduct special studies.
• Manage project objectives, schedules, funding, and resources.

Skills

Flight tests

Flight instruction

Program management

Aviation experience

Tools

FAA certificates

FAA Flight Instructor Certificate

Military pilot rating

Job description

U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) seeks an experienced experimental test pilot flight instructor at the USNTPS, Patuxent River, Maryland. You will train operational pilots, flight officers, and test engineers to conduct aircraft and airborne systems flight tests, including advanced weapons and sensors.

You will advise management on complex issues and help manage programs. Qualified candidates will have FAA flight instructor credentials, military pilot qualifications, and substantial