Maintenance Test Pilot/Chief Pilot

Job Description

Job Description

Radial Solutions Inc., (RSi) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in Huntsville, AL. At RSi, we understand that people are the most important aspect of our business! As a service provider to the government, we aim to hire right people for each role. We provide professional development opportunities to support continued professional growth. We strive to foster an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment for every team member.

RSi is looking to fill a Maintenance Test Pilot/Chief Pilot position to support our Army customer on the Ft. Benning Aviation Maintenance and Logistics contract for the Army Ranger School. The Maintenance Test Pilot/Chief Pilot is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all phases of flight operations. This position serves as the lead for the Maintenance Test Pilots as well as performing Maintenance Test Pilot job duties.

Summary of duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate all flight activities with the GFR, ACLC and Site Manager
• Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all phases of flight operations
• Performs testing—using both ground and in-flight diagnostic test equipment—during various phases of flight, including engine run-up and taxi, to ensure that aircraft systems or components affected by inspection or maintenance actions have been properly repaired, reassembled, or adjusted.
• Evaluate aircraft systems, engines, and accessories for compliance with airworthiness standards and contract specifications, utilizing proven diagnostic and operational techniques
• Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain all necessary flight documentation and records in required systems.
• Participate in any post flight after action reviews
• Responsible for the records of all MTP's within this contract and ensure qualifications are met
• Preflight coordination with the Chief Pilot to ensure all maintenance has been completed and the aircraft is safe for flight per RSi procedures and Army Regulations.

Required Minimum Education/Experience/Certifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Successfully completed Army Maintenance Test Pilots Course (MTPC) for the MDS H60 series assigned
• Able to pass an FAA second class flight physical annually
• FAA Instrument Certification plus 1,000+ hours of pilot in command (PC/PIC) time
• Knowledge of army regulations, FAA, DOT, FAR and contractor operations.
• Expert level knowledge of the applicable aircraft model.

Preferred Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/IT Skills/Certifications:

• Leadership experience (military or civilian)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to make rational decisions and exercise good judgement
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to participate in shift work, occasional travel, and ongoing training

Work Environment:

• Aircraft areas, workshops, and other industrial/outdoor settings

Physical Environment/Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ability to lift up to forty pounds on an occasional basis
• Ability to enter and exit an aircraft safely.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• May require walking, bending, climbing stairs, and navigating shop/machine work areas

Other : This position is subject to a pre-employment background check. This position is subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, pre-employment physical, and requires the ability to pass Fort Benning Base Access background screening requirements.

RSi is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, as such we take our responsibility as an equal employment opportunity employer seriously. As an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor committed to building an inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We also provide reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.

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