Maintenance Test Pilot -- UH60A/L/M

Science and Engineering Services, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Science and Engineering Services, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) in Huntsville, Alabama. The MTP will utilize flight test techniques to perform test flights, ensuring the aircraft meets airworthiness standards following maintenance or modifications.

The ideal candidate must hold an FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and have completed the Army Maintenance Test Pilot Course. Experience with 1,000 hours of flight time, including 300 hours in similar aircraft, is required.

Qualifications

• Must maintain FAA Class II medical certificate.
• Must have thorough knowledge of flight operations requirements.
• Dual-qualification as Instructor Pilot/Maintenance Test Pilot preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform flight readiness inspections and maintenance checks.
• Conduct flight tests to determine airworthiness post-maintenance.
• Complete test flight check sheets in accordance with maintenance manuals.

Skills

Flight readiness inspections

Aircraft performance testing

FAA regulations knowledge

Visual inspection techniques

Education

FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

Graduate of Army Maintenance Test Pilot Course

FAA Class II medical certificate

Job description

The Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) utilizes flight test techniques to perform test flights of the aircraft to measure performance and handling to determine airworthiness following maintenance or modifications.

• Performs flight readiness inspections, completes maintenance forms and aircraft log books
• Flight tests the applicable aircraft to determine that the airframe, power plant, accessories and items of equipage are functioning IAW predetermined requirements
• Performs maintenance operational checks of aircraft on the ground through engine run-up, aircraft taxiing or use of auxiliary power or testing equipment, to assure that aircraft systems or components disturbed during an inspection or maintenance action have been repaired, reassembled or adjusted satisfactorily
• Performs general maintenance operational test flights to prove the airworthiness of the complete aircraft
• Completes test flight check sheets IAW the applicable maintenance manual
• Performs limited test flights when it is necessary to prove proper functioning of specific items/components
• After each test flight, performs a thorough visual inspection to the extent necessary to ensure that deficiencies developed as a result of the test flight are detected and corrected before the aircraft is released for further flight
• Performs other duties as assigned

Training/Education

• FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and the appropriate category, class, and type ratings
• Graduate of the Army Maintenance Test Pilot Course OR have completed an equivalency evaluation conducted by the Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization (DES), U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence, Ft. Novosel, AL 36362-5000
• Must be able to maintain FAA CL II medical certificate
• Must meet all Army initial aircraft qualifications
• Must be qualified in mission, type, design, and if appropriate, series of aircraft
• Dual-qualification as IP/ME preferred.

Experience

• Not less than 1,000 hours PC/PIC time, which must include 300 hours in similar aircraft type
• Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of DCMAI 8210.1D as it pertains to flight operations requirements