AH-64 Maintenance Test Pilot

Calista Corporation•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Yulista Contract Services provides full on-site / off-site maintenance flight/Functional Check Flight operations to support the US Army Flight Test Directorate (AFTD at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The support will be conducted in accordance with current Army directives, including but not limited to, AR 95-1 and AR 95-20. Areas for support to be provided include completion of maintenance test flights, Functional Check Flights, Electromagnetic Compatibility Checks (EMC), subject matter expertise on Army aviation maintenance, fault isolation and troubleshooting, and test support missions as needed or directed. Since 2002, Yulista has leveraged our technical expertise to maintain aircraft and ground vehicles, advance aerospace technology and missile defense, support national security, and sustain base and maritime operations. In a fiercely competitive market, our agile teams embrace complex challenges, delivering mission-critical solutions. Yulista has been a trusted and preferred partner for mission-ready clients, renowned for consistently providing innovative expertise that drives success. Our greatest strength lies in the passion and commitment of our men and women who strive to make the impossible possible.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Meet all requirements, as rated aviator IAW service guidance for specific design, type, series aircraft for which duties are to be performed in.
Must be a graduate of the Army Maintenance Test Pilot Course or completed an equivalency evaluation conducted by the Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization (DES) for UH-60A/L/V/M.
Must have a minimum of 10 years experience in aircraft maintenance.
Must have a minimum of 1000 hours Pilot-in-Command time (300 hours must be in UH-60).
Must have at least a FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
Must hold a valid, current FAA or military Class II Medical Certificate.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance Examiner (ME) designation
FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate
FAA Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) certificate

Responsibilities

Plan Missions.
Conduct general and limited maintenance test flights.
Conduct Ferry Flights.
Conduct Electromagnetic Compatibility Checks (EMC).
Conduct any other test support missions as needed or directed.
Act as a subject matter expert as needed to support the missions of the US Army Aviation Technical Test Center.
Prepare flight plans considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, aircraft, crew capabilities, operational and training requirements and flight procedures.
Test both normal and emergency functions of aircraft systems.
Coordinate and direct flight phases of test or support with other aircraft.
Maintain flight records and reports observations made during missions.
Provide detailed and effective communications with ground maintenance personnel on results of maintenance test, acceptance test flights and all other flights as required.
During non-flight periods is capable of performing the duties of Technical Inspector as needed.