Helicopter Pilot & Ground Safety Lead

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA's Aircraft Operations Division is seeking a Helicopter Pilot/Ground Safety Officer to pilot research and test aircraft and to serve as the airport liaison for AOD. You will maintain safety standards, lead ground-safety initiatives, and participate in investigations of aviation incidents.

You will also instruct rotary-wing students, keep all pilot qualifications current, and conduct emergency procedures and CRM training as part of ongoing program support.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate/License with ratings.
• FAA Flight Instructor Certificate/License with ratings.
• Flight hours requirements: 1500 hours PIC or co-pilot.
• 320 hours etc? 75 hours of night flying.
• 100 hours flight time in the preceding 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintains expertise in ground safety, aircraft maintenance, and flight operations to evaluate safety issues.
• Ensures compliance with procedures and safety guidelines; advises management on safety issues observed during flight operations.
• Organizes and chairs ground safety meetings; represents at Center/Agency/government/industry meetings as required.
• Serves as investigator or member of investigation team for aviation mishaps and conducts follow-up inspections.
• Acts as rotary-wing instructor pilot; maintains pilot qualifications and conducts annual training in egress, emergency procedures, and CRM.

Skills

Commercial Pilot Certificate

Flight Instructor Certificate

Rotary-wing Experience

PIC 1500 hours

Night Flying 75h

100h in last 12 months

Job description

NASA's Aircraft Operations Division is seeking a Helicopter Pilot/Ground Safety Officer to pilot research and test aircraft and to serve as the airport liaison for AOD. You will maintain safety standards, lead ground-safety initiatives, and participate in investigations of aviation incidents.

You will also instruct rotary-wing students, keep all pilot qualifications current, and conduct emergency procedures and CRM training as part of ongoing program support.