LUH-72 Functional Check Flight Pilot- FT Polk , LA

Responsibilities Utilizes flight test techniques to perform functional check flights of aircraft to measure performance and handling to determine airworthiness following maintenance or modifications. Interprets meteorological data as it pertains to filing a flight plan for the navigational course of flight needed for a mission or sortie. Files flight plans for all flights using authorized navigational processes. Computes weight and balance logs for the aircraft being flown. Initiates and completes all military flight or maintenance forms to document FCF completion and discrepancies. Communicates, troubleshoots, advises and works side by side with military pilots and technicians. Determines in accordance with publications and procedures the airworthiness of aircraft prior to release for flight. Performs recovery flights and ferries aircraft to additional sites (e.g., depots). Performs troubleshooting procedures of aircraft on the ground and during flight and makes appropriate write‑ups or gives verbal instructions to correct deficiencies. Verifies forms and records used in the performance of maintenance to ensure they comply with work performed prior to ground or flight checks. Runs‑up aircraft for alert status to perform tests on modifications. Deploys when required to support contract requirements when FCFs are anticipated. Ferry flights as assigned and ensures proper documentation is chronicled. As qualified may perform as a site safety specialist and/or additional duties safety officer functions. May support AS9100/AS9110 internal audits, corrective action requests, assist section, department, and/or program in developing plans to correct identified shortfalls. May assist with continual improvement initiatives. As qualified may perform Lead pilot duties as designated by the Site Supervision. Must be capable of Aircraft Technical Inspection (TI) as an additional duty. Plans and conducts aircraft technical inspections, inspecting power plant hot section, cold section, and accessory modules. Lectures, demonstrates, and conducts practical exercises in inspection techniques, procedures, performance evaluation, and operational checks on the power plant, structure, and systems of helicopter powertrains. Provides technical guidance to repairs performing aircraft and subsystem maintenance techniques and safety procedures. Maintains the technical library, inspects systems, subsystems, and components according to applicable technical publications and checklists before, during, and after airplane maintenance and modifications. Checks and troubleshoots systems, annotates records of required maintenance. Evaluates operational readiness of aircraft and recommends corrective action. Inspects crash‑damaged aircraft and estimates time, parts, and costs to repair. Ensures compliance with aircraft configuration control, Army oil analysis program, and test measuring and diagnostic calibration. Evaluates maintenance operations and facilities for compliance with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety procedures, and operational policies. Performs maintenance trend analysis and applies production control, quality control, and other maintenance management principles and procedures to aircraft maintenance operations. Performs other qualified duties as assigned. Qualifications High school or equivalent required. Minimum PIC Hours, 1,000 Hours PIC required. Proficient in flying operations of the aircraft assigned (LUH‑72, EC145). Possesses a current valid ARMY or FAA Second Class Medical Certificate. Possesses an instrument rating on their FAA Commercial Certificates. Meets qualification requirements of AR95‑20. Currency shall be in accordance with AR95‑1. Shall successfully complete annual flight evaluation conducted IAW AR95‑1 and the appropriate Aircrew Training Manual (ATM). Has the ability to obtain/maintain Security Clearance (NAC‑IT1) and public trust. All Contractor pilots shall undergo and successfully complete (initially and annually) a flight physical IAW Army Regulation (AR)95‑20, service guidance contained in AR40‑501, AR95‑1, and the appropriate Aircrew Training Manual (ATM). Evaluations shall be conducted by an Army/Government Test Flight Evaluator (MTFE) or a Standardization Instructor Pilot (SP) or Instructor Pilot (IP); when the Mission Design Series (MDS) is not supported by the US Army, the evaluator will be approved by AFMD Director. Contract pilots shall not perform flight duties after receiving treatment, medication, or drugs until properly cleared by a designated medical examiner. Knowledge & skills demonstrated include proven and verifiable aviation experience, ethics, and the highest professional standards. Must have demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written, and be fluent in the English language. Working knowledge of operating navigational and communication equipment installed on the aircraft. Capable of computing and annotating weight and balance logs for the aircraft. Physical Requirements May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts and vehicles. May be exposed to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure. Must be able to distinguish color and judge three‑dimensional depth. Must be able to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools. Must be physically capable of climbing vertical ladders or built‑in aircraft steps to heights of 10‑12 feet. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds to a height of four (4) feet and to lift up to 20 pounds to a height of seven (7) feet. May be exposed to chemical mist, gas, vapors, ultraviolet and infrared radiation. May be exposed to rapid or extreme temperature changes. Travel Travel may be required to travel domestically and internationally on short notice, to austere environments, under harsh living conditions. Compensation CBA $51.75 Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax‑saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance EEO Statement Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr PAE Government Services Inc.