Job title:
Maintenance Test Pilot – CH
Company
Tyonek Native Corporation
Job description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
- Tyonek Services Group is providing full on-site / off-site maintenance flight/Functional Check Flight operations to support the US Army Flight Test Directorate AFTD at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The support will be conducted in accordance with current Army directives, including but not limited to, AR 95-1 and AR 95-20.
- Areas for support to be provided include completion of all maintenance test flights on AFTD aircraft, fault isolation and troubleshooting, and management of internal contractor pilot and non-rated crewmember flight records.
DUTIES:
- Plan Missions.
- Conduct any type of Maintenance Test Flights.
- Conduct Ferry Flights.
- Conduct Electromagnetic Compatibility Checks (EMC).
- Conduct any other test support missions as needed or directed.
- Act as a subject matter expert as needed to support the missions of the US Army Aviation Technical Test Center.
- Prepare flight plans considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, aircraft, crew capabilities, operational and training requirements and flight procedures.
- Test both normal and emergency functions of aircraft systems.
- Coordinate and direct flight phases of test or support with other aircraft.
- Maintain flight records and reports observations made during missions.
- Provide detailed and effective communications with ground maintenance personnel on results of maintenance test, acceptance test flights and all other flights as required.
- Determine the need to re-fly or fix-and-fly all deficiencies noted in-flights.
- During non-flight periods is capable of performing the duties of Technical Inspector as needed.
- Must be able to work overtime and weekends as deemed necessary by supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Meet all requirements, as rated aviator IAW service guidance for specific design, type, series aircraft for which duties are to be performed in.
- Must be a graduate of the Army Maintenance Test Pilot Course or completed an equivalency evaluation conducted by the Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization (DES) for CH-47/F and/or G.
- Must have a minimum of 10 years experience in aircraft maintenance.
- Must have a minimum of 1000 hours Pilot-in-Command time (300 hours must be in CH-47).
- Must have at least a FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
- Must hold a valid, current FAA or military Class II Medical Certificate.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
- Maintenance Examiner (ME) designation desired but not required.
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate desired but not required.
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) certificate desired but not required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Must possess physical dexterity and coordination to qualify for Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot Certificate.
- Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for up to twelve (12) hours per day and sit for up to eight (8) hours per day.
- Must be able to perform non-rated crewmember duties during mission operations.
- Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
- Must be able to climb stairs.
- Must be able to read and interpret newspaper and typewritten print, maps, aeronautical charts, and weather charts.
- Must be able to grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
- Must be able to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
- Must meet or exceed Federal Aviation Administration minimum visual acuity and hearing standards for Class II medical certificate.
- Must be physically capable of climbing vertical ladders or built-in aircraft steps to heights of 10-12 feet.
- May be exposed to chemical mist, gas, vapors, ultra-violet and infrared radiation.
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds to a height of four (4) feet and be required to lift up to 20 pounds to a height of seven (7) feet.
- May be exposed to certain obstructions on the surface as well as ladders, stairs, etc.
- May be exposed to rapid or extreme temperature changes.
- May be required to meet Night Vision Goggle Vision Requirements: 20/100 near and FAR sight correctable to 20/20, be able to focus Night Vision Goggle at minimum distance of 20 feet.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / VEVRAA / ADA:
- TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.
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Expected salary
Location
Huntsville, AL
Job date
Sun, 03 Nov 2024 02:39:05 GMT
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