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Functional Flight Check Pilot

Alexandria, VA, USA|

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $92.37
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Amentum is a leading global government services contractor known for its dedication to delivering high-quality operations and maintenance support across various sectors including defense, aerospace, and aviation. With a strong emphasis on safety, professionalism, and mission readiness, Amentum provides critical services that support national security and government operations. The company fosters a culture of integrity, respect, and innovation, maintaining a commitment to equal opportunity employment and valuing diversity within its workforce.

The role of Functional Flight Check Pilot at Amentum is a highly specialized and crucial position focused on supporting the United States Air Force (USAF) operational plans and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • meet training and qualification requirements of applicable technical data
  • possess valid FAA commercial pilot certificate with rotorcraft and instrument ratings
  • completed proficiency check within previous 17 months
  • proof of graduation from US Army UH-1 Maintenance Test Pilot Course, USAF Functional Check Flight Certifications, other military equivalent course or FAA test flight program in UH-1 or commercial equivalent
  • possess or able to attain current FAA Medical Certificate Second Class
  • minimum 1,500 hours first pilot with 500 hours helicopter experience including 300 hours in UH-1 or commercial equivalent
  • able to work varied weekly schedules driven by maintenance test flights and operational requirements
  • demonstrated communication skills
  • fluent in English
  • ability to obtain and maintain flightline driver's license
  • obtain and maintain Top-Secret security/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
  • US citizenship required to obtain clearance

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • meet training and qualification requirements of applicable technical data
  • valid FAA commercial pilot certificate with rotorcraft and instrument ratings
  • completed proficiency check within previous 17 months
  • proof of graduation from US Army UH-1 Maintenance Test Pilot Course, USAF Functional Check Flight Certifications, other military equivalent course or FAA test flight program in UH-1 or commercial equivalent
  • able to attain current FAA Medical Certificate Second Class
  • minimum 1,500 hours as first pilot with 500 hours experience in helicopters, including at least 300 hours in UH-1 or commercial equivalent
  • demonstrated oral and written communication skills
  • fluent in English
  • ability to obtain and maintain flightline driver's license
  • able to obtain and maintain Top-Secret security/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance

Job Duties

  • Perform test flights and demonstrate aircraft proficiency upon completion of aircraft maintenance or modification on UH-1N helicopters
  • determine airworthiness of aircraft prior to release for flight in accordance with publications and procedures
  • perform troubleshooting procedures on aircraft on the ground and during flight and make appropriate write-ups or verbal instructions to correct deficiencies
  • perform recovery flights and ferry aircraft to additional sites such as depots
  • verify forms and records used in maintenance for compliance prior to ground or flight checks
  • run-up aircraft for alert status and perform tests on modifications as a Maintenance Recovery Team member
  • conduct night sorties or IFR flights only for recovery, training or ferry flights
  • deploy as required to support mission requirements for maintenance test flights
  • fly with military aircrews and provide instruction in Functional Check Flight procedures as per PWS requirements
  • interpret meteorological data relevant to flight planning and file flight plans using authorized processes
  • compute and annotate weight and balance logs for aircraft
  • operate navigational and communication equipment installed on aircraft
  • pass flight proficiency examinations by military authorized agency
  • perform other duties as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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