HH-60 FCF Pilot: Flight Test & Safety

Gauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.); Moody Air Force Base (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Gauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.) seeks an experienced HH-60F/HH-60W FCF Pilot to support AAFES operations at Moody AFB. The role covers Functional Check Flights, maintenance flight tests, and related documentation to ensure airworthiness and mission readiness.

You will contribute FCF reports, manage safety and flight operations, and coordinate with local ground and flight teams. Candidates should have USAF HH-60W qualifications and extensive flight time, with readiness for

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice as needed.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• System checkout during ground and flight operations and post-maintenance Functional Check Flight (FCF) as required.
• Perform other ground runs and maintenance flights as directed by the RQS/CC and support post-modification flight test activities as directed by the SPO, ACC, or MAJCOM.
• May be requested to accompany USAF personnel on deployments to perform FCFs and related tasks.
• May be tasked to perform instructional duties to support USAF personnel with basic aircraft currency or basic FCF qualification training.
• Perform specific maneuvers during daylight visual conditions with a minimum of a three-man crew that will permit the evaluation of all aircraft systems.
• Night flights may be conducted under nighttime visual flight rules and visual meteorological conditions to evaluate cockpit night vision imaging systems lighting.
• Ferry flights may be conducted under day or night Instrument Flight Rules are authorized.
• Monthly Task Status Report (MTSR)
• Ensure required documentation is completed/updated (i.e., Form 644s, Training Folder, FEF, dd Form 2627s, dd Form 2628s, etc.).
• Responsible for overall contractor safety and flight operations.
• Designated as the local Contractor’s Requesting Official (CRO) and Single Point of Contact.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Delegation

Adaptability

Microsoft Office

Education

USAF HH-60W qualification

1000 hours military flight time

Instructor/Examiner qualification

HH-60G/W systems knowledge

FAA Class II medical

Job description

Gauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.) seeks an experienced HH-60F/HH-60W FCF Pilot to support AAFES operations at Moody AFB. The role covers Functional Check Flights, maintenance flight tests, and related documentation to ensure airworthiness and mission readiness.

You will contribute FCF reports, manage safety and flight operations, and coordinate with local ground and flight teams. Candidates should have USAF HH-60W qualifications and extensive flight time, with readiness for