Supervisory General Engineer (NH-801-04) 413 FLTS

Air Force Test Center; Florida; On-site; USD 106,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Relocation incentive

Job summary

Air Force Test Center at Duke Field, Florida, seeks a Full-Time Supervisory General Engineer (NH-801-04) to serve as Chief Test Engineer for the 413th Flight Test Squadron. This role involves leading a test engineering workforce in sustainment and flight testing across multiple aircraft, including H-1, HH-60W, MH-139 and CV-22.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited program, DAWIA certification within 24 months, and the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI

Qualifications

• Rotary wing aviation experience is desirable.
• Graduate of a recognized long-course Test Pilot School is desirable.
• Experience with uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) is desirable.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited college or university or meet DAWIA requirements.
• DAWIA certification must be achievable within 24 months of duties.
• Must pass a Class III flight physical examination.
• Strong leadership and program management skills for a large engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises a test engineering workforce engaged in sustainment testing of H-1, HH-60W, MH-139 and CV-22 aircraft.
• Oversees training and qualification testing of 24 engineers/test conductors to ensure DoD/USAF/AFTC compliance.
• Leads engineering teams in testing and operations of UAS supporting larger test programs.
• Plans work for subordinates and sets priorities to meet program needs.
• Develops goals aligned with the unit’s mission and customer requirements.
• Establishes and updates policies to ensure safety, regulatory compliance and mission success.
• Represents the unit to install and functional area organizations and engages with customers.

Skills

Rotary wing experience

Test Pilot School

UAS experience

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

These listed job announcements are covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA), which are separate from the traditional recruitment job announcements found on USA Jobs. For further assistance, please contact AFTC Enterprise Recruitment at [e-mail]

NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory General Engineer (NH-801-04) to work as the Chief Test Engineer at the 413th Flight Test Squadron (413 FLTS) at Duke Field, Florida (Eglin AFB, Aux Field 3).

Announcement Closes: 11/12/2026

Location: Duke Field, FL

Typical 2026 salary range: $106,437 to $163,514 per year (includes locality)

“If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.”

Travel Requirements:

Up to 25% travel possible

Incentives:

This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Desired Skills:

• Rotary wing aviation experience desired
• Graduate of a recognized long-course Test Pilot School desired
• Experience with uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) desired

Major Duties:

• Manages and supervises a test engineering work force engaged in sustainment testing of the H-1, HH-60W, MH-139 and CV-22 aircraft
• Oversees the training and qualification testing of 24 test engineers/test conductors to ensure all personnel meet DoD, USAF, and AFTC instructions for qualifications and currency
• Leads an engineering workforce engaged in testing and operations of UAS used to support other larger test programs
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts priorities
• Develops goals and objectives that align with the organizations mission
• Establishes, revises and reviews policies, procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and meet customer mission needs
• Represents the unit to installation and functional area organizations and meets with key customers to resolve significant problems that arise during testing.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position
• Must be able to obtain and maintain and “Top Secret” security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an ABET Accredited College or University or meet OPM alternative requirements for professional engineering positions
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required level of Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification within 24 months of assigned duties.
• Must be able to pass a Class III flight physical examination
• Skill in managing and supervising a large engineering workforce including the ability to adjust operations to meet program requirements and objectives.
• Knowledge of a wide range of advanced multidisciplinary engineering concepts to apply to problems and to plan and execute specialized programs of marked difficulty.
• Knowledge of the mission and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern systems acquisition and/or sustainment and knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on expenditure of funds.
• Skill in evaluating technology and advancements, knowledge of policy affecting systems being developed, and skill in organizing the functions and staff
• Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

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ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED