Instructor Flight Engineer

Amentum; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a HH-60W Flight Engineer to perform maintenance ground and in-flight checks to ensure airworthiness and mission readiness. You will pre-flight, calculate weight and balance, fuel, and records while maintaining currency and proficiency in HH-60W operations.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance, US citizenship, and a valid FAA Second Class Medical Certificate, with at least 1000 flight hours (500 in helicopters).

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid FAA Medical Certificate Second Class.
• Must have a current Top Secret Security Clearance.
• US citizenship required to obtain/maintain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance ground and in-flight checks to determine airworthiness.
• Maintains currency, proficiency in HH-60W aircraft.
• Pre-flights aircraft and prepares weight/balance, fuel and records.
• Conducts operational checks to aid troubleshooting and system checks.
• Performs Instructor Flight Engineer duties and maintains qualification.
• Strives to improve operations and provide quality customer service.
• Works with minimum supervision.

Skills

Airframe systems

Technical reading

English proficiency

Independent planning

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FAA Medical Certificate Second Class

United States citizenship

Top Secret Security Clearance

1000 flight hours with 500 in helicopters

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs maintenance ground and in-flight operational and functional check flights to determine airworthiness of aircraft through inspection, flight-testing, evaluations of flight performance, engine operation, systems operation and flight characteristics.
• Performs ground and flight duties maintaining currency, proficiency, and qualification in HH-60W aircraft.
• Pre-flights aircraft, prepares calculations and forms such as weight and balance, fuel and maintenance forms and records.
• Performs operational checks to assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and to ensure aircraft systems, associated equipment, and/or components are operating satisfactorily.
• Performs Instructor Flight Engineer (IF) duties and maintains IF Qualification.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease cycle time and streamline work processes, and works cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Performs all tasks with minimum supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintain thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, emergency procedures, operating limitations and restrictions, regulations, publications and established procedures.
• Reads, interprets, and follows technical publications, schematics, drawings, charts and/or other directives in operating and checking aircraft systems and components.
• Review aircraft logbook and maintenance forms/records to determine the checks required for the engine running ground checks, functional check flights (FCF), Operational Check Flights (OCF) or in-flight checks.
• Ensures that maintenance on the aircraft has been properly performed and documented.
• Performs maintenance recovery flights as a member of a Maintenance Recovery Team when an operations check or maintenance test flight is required off station.
• Performs ferry flights to and from off-station sites, such as the depot maintenance facility.
• Prepares, maintains, and completes forms, records, reports, and other related documents pertaining to aircraft maintenance in accordance with applicable technical publications and other directives as required.
• Deploys when required to support mission requirements when maintenance test flights are anticipated.
• Assist in the ground handling of aircraft, including towing, brake riding, and mooring.
• Use approved methods/procedures in the performance of assigned job.
• Correct/report all observed unsafe practices/conditions.
• Demonstrates job procedures and assists in the training of employees who are assigned to work in the classification.
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid State Driver’s License (Real ID).
• Must have a current Top Secret Security Clearance. NOTE: United States citizenship is required to obtain/maintain a United States Secret Security Clearance.
• Must have completed formal training conducted under the auspices of an Armed Forces Aircrew Training Program and be a graduate of the USAF HH-60W Special Mission Aviator (Flight Engineer) initial qualification training course.
• Must possess a current FAA Medical Certificate Second Class and must have a minimum of 1000 flight hours with 500 hours experience in helicopters, of which 300 hours must have been in the UH/HH-60, military equivalent, or commercial equivalent prior to performing FCFs.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of HH-60W systems, applicable maintenance/technical publications and regulations.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical data, drawings, blueprints, maintenance instructions and other applicable data.
• Must be familiar with flight line operations and safety.
• Must be able to work, dayshift, nightshift, and weekends as required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to plan and prioritize work assignments with little or no supervision.
• Must be willing and able to deal with the customer and company employees in a courteous and professional manner.
• Must be able to meet any Government/Company licensing/qualification requirements for the position.

Compensation & Benefits

The base Hourly rate for this position is $82.00 Hr. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training

Compensation Details

82.00

Original Posting

11/03/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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