Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) MH-47G

Akima; Fort Campbell North (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima seeks a Maintenance Test Pilot for the MH-47G helicopter to perform MTF, FTF and MOC on customer MH-47G series aircraft. The role involves testing with ground and in-flight diagnostic equipment and maintaining required flight qualifications.

The ideal candidate has at least 1,000 hours PIC, an instrument rating, and AMOC II course completion. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain an Active Secret Clearance are required, with travel up to two weeks per trip.

Qualifications

• Qualified in MH-47G or similar MDs.
• Minimum 1,000 hours PIC time.
• Minimum 100 hours PIC in MH-47G or similar aircraft.
• Minimum 50 hours maintenance test flights on MH-47G.
• Graduate of AMOC II course.
• Must pass a valid FAA/Agency Second Class Medical Certificate.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and capable of obtaining a Secret clearance.
• Willingness to travel within the US up to two weeks per trip.

Responsibilities

• Perform MTF, FTF and MOC on MH-47G aircraft.
• Operate ground and in-flight diagnostic test equipment.
• Maintain proficiency in rotary-wing flight operations.
• Complete annual flight evaluations by IP and MTFE.
• Ensure ATM tasks required for flight duties are completed.
• Maintain current FAA Second Class Medical and instrument rating.

Skills

Flying operations

Instrument rating

Test flight

Maintenance testing

Education

AMOC II course

Tools

Ground/test equipment

In-flight diagnostic equipment

Job description

This position is a Maintenance Test Pilot for the MH-47G helicopter. Duties include but are not limited to MTF (Maintenance Test Flight), FTF (Functional Test Flight), and MOC (Maintenance Operational Checks) on customer MH-47G series aircraft. The Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) shall perform testing, including the use of ground and in-flight diagnostic test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in flying operations of assigned rotary wing helicopters.
• Demonstrate instrument task proficiency on the annual flight evaluation conducted by flight detachment Evaluators.
• Complete an initial, and annually thereafter, FAA second class flight physical.
• Undergo an annual flight evaluation conducted by both an Instructor Pilot (IP) and Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator (MTFE), qualified in Mission, Type, and Design Series (MDS).
• Ensure that all Aircrew Training Manual (ATM) tasks required for assigned flight duties are accomplished (i.e., non-tactical base tasks).
• Maintain a current, valid Agency or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Second Class Medical Certificate and maintain an instrument rating on their FAA Commercial Certificates.
• Maintenance Test Pilot must hold an instrument rating on their FAA Commercial Certificates; and are evaluated I/A/W the appropriate ATM.

Qualifications

• The Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) must be qualified in the MDS aircraft.
• The MTP must have no less than 1,000 hours of Pilot-in-Command time.
• The Pilot-in-Command time must include a minimum of 100 hours in the specific MDS/similar aircraft.
• A minimum of 50‑hours must be logged during maintenance test flights on MH-47G aircraft.
• The MTP must be a graduate of the AMOC II course.
• Maintenance test pilots must be capable of passing a valid Agency or FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
• Maintenance test pilots shall possess an instrument rating on their FAA Commercial Certificates.
• Must be willing to travel (US travel) in support of aircraft maintenance. Travel could be up to 2 weeks per trip.
• Must have the ability to obtain an Active Secret Clearance (Interim Secret Clearance Required to Start).
• Must be a U.S. citizen.