Aircraft Pilot (Helicopter) (Direct Hire)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $145,480.00 - $189,126.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
flexible schedule
Telework option
Job Description
The Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, a pivotal facility within NASA, is renowned for its contributions to human spaceflight and aerospace research. As a governmental agency, NASA drives innovation and exploration through cutting-edge technology, research, and the development of space missions. The Johnson Space Center is integral to NASA’s mission to expand human presence beyond Earth, serving as the hub for astronaut training, spacecraft development, and flight operations. This location supports multiple divisions including the Aircraft Operations Division, which plays an essential role in the development and testing of various aerospace programs.
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Job Requirements
- U.S. citizen, national or owe allegiance to the U.S.
- Must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date
- Proficient in the English language
- Possess a current FAA first class medical certificate or military pilot flight physical or obtain NASA flight medical certification
- Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation
- May require one-year probationary period
- Submit a copy of license front and back with application
- Include flight hours in resume
Job Qualifications
- Current Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot Certificate or pilot with ratings from the armed services
- Current Federal Aviation Administration Flight Instructor Certificate or flight instructor with ratings from the armed services
- Minimum 1500 hours of flight time as pilot-in-command or co-pilot in aircraft of any weight or category
- Minimum 250 hours pilot-in-command with rotary-wing helicopter
- Minimum 75 hours of night flying
- Minimum 100 hours of flight time in the preceding 12 months
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level including planning and executing rotary-wing aircraft sorties and evaluation activities
- Conducting classroom instruction on academic and on-aircraft syllabus requirements
- Developing and implementing aviation safety training principles and procedures
- Minimum 500 hours providing flight instruction related to the area of instruction and aircraft category
Job Duties
- Serves as a rotary-wing instructor pilot
- Proactively maintains all pilot qualifications and proficiency requirements
- Conducts annual egress, emergency procedures training, and Crew Resource Management training
- Provides instructional training, briefings, syllabus events, and evaluation flights in support of Astronaut Space Flight Readiness Training
- Maintains instructional material, syllabus, and proficiency exams
- Reviews and maintains applicable aircraft flight manuals, checklists, and aircraft-specific standard operating procedures in accordance with official NASA directives
- Conducts standardization meetings to elicit feedback to operational documentation
- Identifies hazards and reports unsafe acts and procedures
- Supports the investigation and resolution of aircraft anomalies and mishaps as assigned
- Actively participates in safety inspections and training
- Serves as a project team member providing operational expertise for aircraft upgrades, modifications, and functional check flights
- Communicates effectively with other project pilots and NASA managers to effectively utilize aircrew and aircraft to maximize mission accomplishment
- Manages project schedules and supports key review processes, including the Configuration Control Panel, Test Readiness Review, Flight Readiness Review, and Operational Readiness Review for modifications to division aircraft
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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