UH-60 Maintenance Test Pilot for RDT&E Flights

Yulista Holding LLC; Lakehurst (NJ); On-site; USD 143,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Yulista Holding LLC is seeking an experienced UH-60 Maintenance Test Pilot to support Army aviation programs. The role involves conducting maintenance test flights, project flight tests, and supporting research, development, test, and evaluation efforts. Candidates must have a current FAA Medical Certificate, be UH-60 Maintenance Test Pilot Qualified, and possess strong technical competencies. A competitive salary range of $143,000 to $187,000 annually is offered based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be UH-60 Maintenance Test Pilot Qualified.
• Total flight time: 1,500 hours.
• Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 250 hours.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a UH-60 Maintenance Test Pilot and Project pilot on UH-60 L/M aircraft.
• Conduct developmental, operational, and project evaluation flight missions.
• Prepare flight reports, evaluations, and technical documentation.

Skills

Technical Competence

Attention to Detail

Oral Communication

Planning and Evaluating

Education

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or higher

Current FAA First- or Second-Class Medical Certificate

Job description

Yulista Support Services LLC

Regular

Are you an experienced UH‑60 Maintenance Test Pilot looking for a role where your expertise directly supports cutting‑edge Army aviation programs? Yulista is seeking a skilled pilot to conduct Maintenance Test Flights, project flight tests, and a variety of mission‑critical aviation duties in support of Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts.

In this role, you will operate rotary‑wing aircraft in support of system integration, experimentation, and operational testing—playing a key part in advancing Army aviation capabilities. Candidates who also hold fixed‑wing qualifications may have the opportunity to support additional aircraft platforms.

If you’re ready to apply your technical skill, flight discipline, and mission‑focused mindset to a high‑impact aviation program, we want to talk with you.

Apply today and join a team shaping the future of Army aviation.

Salary Range: $143,000 – $187,000 annually Compensation is based on relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

Essential Duties

• Serve as a UH-60 Maintenance Test Pilot and Project pilot on our UH-60 L/M aircraft.
• Conduct developmental, operational, and project evaluation flight missions.
• Perform mission planning, including weather analysis, flight routing, and airspace coordination.
• Support aviation test planning and execution in coordination with engineers and test personnel.
• Prepare flight reports, evaluations, and technical documentation.
• Maintain required medical certification and flight currency.
• Perform additional aviation-related duties such as assigned.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) travel varies, approximately 25%.
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Desired Flight Hour Experience:

• Total flight time: 1,500 hours
• Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 250 hours
• Night flight: 75 hours
• Instrument flight: 75 hours (minimum 10 hours actual IMC) Recent flight experience: 100 hours within the last 12 months
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

Medical:

• Current FAA First- or Second-Class Medical Certificate,
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or higher with appropriate ratings (multi-engine, instrument, helicopter), or
• Applicants must be UH-60 MTP Qualified.
  
  
  

Required Documents:

Resume Detailing Flight Experience And Qualifications.

Pilot certificates and ratings

• Medical certification documentation
• Flight-hour documentation/logbooks
• SF-50 (if applicable)
• Active Secret Security Clearance is required
  
  
  

The Maintenance Test Pilot will work in an RDT&E Environment and will be evaluated on the following competencies consistent with the GS-2181 Aircraft Pilot series:

• Technical Competence
• Attention to Detail
• Oral Communication
• Planning and Evaluating
  
  
  

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.