UH-60 Maintenance Test Pilot | Flight Test Specialist

Engineering Services, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Services, LLC seeks a Maintenance Test Pilot to conduct flight tests and inspections to determine airworthiness after maintenance or modifications. Candidates must hold FAA pilot certificates and Army flight qualifications, with experience in mission-specific aircraft and post-maintenance testing.

The role involves performing readiness checks, test flights, and detailed documentation, ensuring all systems function to predetermined requirements, and coordinating with maintenance teams

Qualifications

• Must hold FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with appropriate ratings.
• Graduate of Army Maintenance Test Pilot Course or DES equivalency.
• Must maintain FAA Class II medical certificate.
• Must meet Army initial aircraft qualifications.
• Must be qualified in mission, type, design, and series of aircraft.
• Dual-qualification as IP/ME preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs flight readiness inspections and completes maintenance forms/log books.
• Flight tests the aircraft to verify airframe, powerplant, and equipment meet requirements.
• Performs maintenance operational checks on the ground and during taxi/run-up.
• Performs general maintenance test flights to prove airworthiness of the aircraft.
• Completes test flight check sheets per maintenance manual.
• Performs limited test flights to verify specific items/components.
• After each test flight, conducts a thorough visual inspection to detect and correct deficiencies before further flight.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

Army MTP Course or DES Equivalency

FAA CL II medical certificate

Army initial aircraft qualifications

Mission/type/design/series aircraft qualifications

IP/ME dual-qualification preferred

Job description

Engineering Services, LLC seeks a Maintenance Test Pilot to conduct flight tests and inspections to determine airworthiness after maintenance or modifications. Candidates must hold FAA pilot certificates and Army flight qualifications, with experience in mission-specific aircraft and post-maintenance testing.

The role involves performing readiness checks, test flights, and detailed documentation, ensuring all systems function to predetermined requirements, and coordinating with maintenance teams