Pilot, Functional Check Flight - HH-60W

Amentum; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced Functional Check Flight Pilot to execute FCF test flights on HH-60W helicopters after maintenance or modifications. You will certify airworthiness, demonstrate aircraft proficiency, and work with military aircrews to ensure mission readiness.

The ideal candidate holds an FAA rotorcraft and instrument rating, 1,500 hours as a pilot (500+ in helicopters, 300+ in HH-60W preferred), a current Top-Secret clearance eligibility, and excellent English communication

Qualifications

• FAA commercial rotorcraft/instrument ratings required.
• 1,500 hours total as pilot with 500 hours in helicopters; 300+ in HH-60W preferred.
• Top-Secret clearance eligibility; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform test flights and demonstrate aircraft proficiency after maintenance or modification.
• Determine airworthiness before flight release per publications and procedures.
• Troubleshoot aircraft on ground and in flight; provide write-ups or verbal instructions to correct deficiencies.
• Perform recovery flights and ferry aircraft to other sites.
• Verify maintenance forms and records comply with work before ground or flight checks.
• Run-up aircraft for alert status; test modifications; support Maintenance Recovery Teams.
• Night IFR only on recovery, training, or ferry flights.
• Deploy to support mission requirements when maintenance test flights are anticipated.
• Fly with military aircrews; instruct FCF procedures per PWS.
• Interpret weather data and file flight plans; file plans for all sorties.
• Compute and annotate weight and balance logs.
• Operate navigational and communication equipment on the aircraft.
• Pass flight proficiency examinations by military authority.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Test flight operations

Aircraft proficiency

Communication skills

Education

FAA commercial rotorcraft/instrument ratings

High School Diploma or GED

1,500 flight hours total; 300 in HH-60W preferred

Job description

The Functional Check Flight (FCF) Pilot will execute FCF test flights on HH-60W helicopters to certify mission readiness and aircraft proficiency following maintenance or modifications.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing test flights and demonstrating aircraft proficiency upon completion of aircraft maintenance or modification on HH-60W helicopters.
• Determine in accordance with publications and procedures the airworthiness of aircraft prior to release for flight.
• Performs troubleshooting procedures of aircraft on the ground and during flight and makes appropriate write-ups or gives verbal instructions to correct deficiencies.
• Performs recovery flights and ferries aircraft to additional sites, such as depots.
• Verifies forms and records used in the performance of maintenance to ensure they comply with work prior to ground or flight checks.
• Runs-up aircraft for alert status, performs test on modifications, and functions as a member of Maintenance Recovery Teams when an operational check or test flight is required.
• Night sorties or IFR shall only occur on recovery, training or ferry flights.
• Deploys when required to support mission requirements when maintenance test flights are anticipated.
• Flies with military aircrews and provides instruction in FCF (functional check flight) procedures, in accordance with PWS Requirements.
• Interprets meteorological data as it pertains to filing a flight plan for navigational course of flight needed for a sortie and files a flight plan for all flights using authorized processes.
• Capable of computing and annotating weight and balance logs for the aircraft.
• Have a working knowledge for operating navigational and communication equipment installed on the aircraft.
• Able to pass flight proficiency examinations by the military authorized examination agency.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must meet the training and qualification requirements of all applicable technical data.
• Must possess a valid FAA commercial pilot certificate with rotorcraft and instrument ratings.
• Must have satisfactorily completed a proficiency check within the previous 17 months.
• Must have proof of graduating from either: HH-60W Maintenance Test Pilot Course; USAF Functional Check Flight Certifications; other military equivalent course/certification; FAA test flight program in the HH-60W or commercial equivalent.
• Must possess or be able to attain a current FAA Medical Certificate Second Class.
• Must have a minimum of 1,500 hours first pilot with 500 hours experience in helicopters of which at least 300 hours must have been in the HH-60W or commercial equivalent prior to performing functional check flights (HH-60W preferable).
• Must be able to work varied weekly schedules driven by maintenance test flights and other operational requirements.
• Must have demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must be fluent in the English language.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
• Must have a valid State Driver’s License (Real ID) and must be able to obtain and maintain a flightline driver’s license.

Compensation Details

$96.04 per hour

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws

Compensation Details

96.06

Original Posting

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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