Flight Test Pilot (Experimental)

Army • Fort Campbell, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Flight Test Pilot (Experimental) position is located at the US Army Special Operations Aviation Command SIMO at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The role performs experimental and developmental flight testing on current and future USASOC aircraft and simulators, including testing aircraft performance, flying qualities, and complex systems such as weapons, electro-optical sensors, and threat countermeasures.

The position plans and conducts experimental, developmental, and operational testing; supports aircraft maintenance and acquisition through development, acceptance, and ferry flights; and conducts effectiveness, suitability, and acceptance evaluations to meet FUE milestones. The pilot leads developmental flight testing for A/MH-6 aircraft and associated systems, serves as a subject matter expert to program offices, and participates on integrated product teams supporting acquisition programs. The role plans and executes system integration in alignment with Composite Risk Management and OMS/MP requirements.

The position also trains, instructs, and evaluates junior test pilots and conducts pilot training and evaluations in accordance with SIMO and Army standards. It oversees budget, personnel, safety, and schedules; represents SIMO; and develops test plans, reports, and other documentation, determining required resources, test sites, support, data, and priorities.

Requirements

• Meet the minimum flight-hour requirements: 1,751 total flight hours; 1,150 pilot-in-command hours; 75 night-flying hours; 100 flight hours in the last 12 months; and 500 heavy-helicopter hours.
• Be qualified in an ARSOA MH-Series aircraft and complete annual training and evaluation requirements in accordance with AR 95-1.
• Have one year of specialized experience conducting advanced experimental and developmental military aircraft and aviation-system flight testing as pilot-in-command under demanding, high-risk conditions.
• Have experience analyzing and interpreting complex flight-test data to determine performance, stability, and safe operating limits.
• Have experience planning and executing comprehensive test programs, including developing test plans, determining data requirements, coordinating resources, and producing technical reports.
• Have experience planning and executing aviation system integration with Composite Risk Management incorporated into the programmatic process.
• Have the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and resolve complex aviation-system issues affecting capability development.
• Have experience evaluating and mentoring pilots in accordance with Army aviation standards.
• Complete a pre-employment Class II physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to maintain the required physical health and fitness for the duties.
• Be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Meet an applicable employment-authority eligibility category and provide documentation establishing eligibility.
• If currently or recently employed in a General Schedule position, meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirement at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental and developmental flight tests on current and future USASOC aircraft and simulators.
• Test aircraft performance, flying qualities, and complex systems, including weapons, EO sensors, and threat countermeasures.
• Plan and execute experimental, developmental, and operational testing of aircraft and systems.
• Conduct effectiveness, suitability, and acceptance evaluations to meet FUE milestones.
• Lead developmental flight testing for A/MH-6 aircraft and associated systems.
• Support aircraft maintenance and acquisition through development, acceptance, and ferry flights.
• Serve on integrated product teams supporting acquisition programs.
• Advise program offices as a subject matter expert on system capabilities, trade space, and operational needs for SOF aviation.
• Plan and execute system integration in alignment with Composite Risk Management and OMS/MP requirements.
• Train, instruct, and evaluate junior test pilots; conduct pilot training and evaluations in accordance with SIMO and Army standards.
• Oversee budget, personnel, safety, and timeliness, and represent SIMO.
• Develop test plans, reports, and documentation; determine resources, test sites, support needs, data requirements, and priorities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of benefits. Specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed