Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $129,690.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
federal holidays
Job Description
This public notice is issued to inform interested applicants about anticipated vacancies for demanding pilot positions within a government sector related to the Department of Defense (DoD) workforce. The hiring establishment recruits highly skilled professionals to operate and test sophisticated aircraft systems, which include multi-engine planes and helicopters with advanced weaponry and sensor suites. These positions are filled through a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation, which is an expedited federal employment pathway designed to attract and appoint qualified candidates to competitive service roles. This approach helps the agency to quickly onboard experienced pilots critical for national defense and aviation safety... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be a US citizen
- Possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or appropriate military rating
- Have valid FAA first or second-class medical certificate
- Have minimum flight experience including 1750 total hours and 1150 as pilot in command
- Have 75 hours night flying
- Have 500 hours in heavy multi-engine airplane or helicopter
- Have flown 100 hours in last 12 months
- Submit flight logs and medical certificates during application
- Have one year of specialized flight test experience
- Meet DoD security and employment guidelines
- Provide official military documents if claiming military flight experience
- Follow application instructions as stated
- Comply with all relevant FAA and agency regulations
Job Qualifications
- Current Commercial Pilot Certificate or appropriate military rating
- FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or military equivalent if applying for instructor positions
- Minimum of 1750 total flight hours including 1150 hours pilot in command and 75 night flying hours
- At least 500 hours in heavy multi-engine airplane or helicopter
- 100 hours flying in last 12 months
- One year of specialized flight test experience relevant to position
- Possession of a current first or second-class FAA medical certificate
- US citizenship
- Ability to submit required documentation including flight logs and certificates
- Experience in flight test operations involving complex aircraft systems and data analysis
- Successful completion of medical and regulatory compliance checks
Job Duties
- Conduct aircraft systems tests including sophisticated weapons systems and electro-optical sensors
- Gather quantitative and qualitative flight test data to evaluate aircraft performance and stability
- Serve as a Rotary or Fixed Wing Flight Test Pilot for aviation system acquisition programs
- Ensure compliance with all flight safety and regulatory requirements including maintaining valid FAA certifications and medical certificates
- Prepare detailed test flight reports and maintain accurate records of flight hours and operational data
- Collaborate with engineering and program teams to analyze test results and recommend improvements
- Participate in continuous training and qualifications to maintain proficiency with current aviation technologies
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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