Instructor Flight Engineer

Amentum•Andrews AFB, MD

About The Position

The Instructor Flight Engineer performs maintenance ground and in-flight operational and functional check flights to assess aircraft airworthiness, flight performance, engine and system operation, and flight characteristics. The role also performs ground and flight duties to maintain currency, proficiency, and qualification in the HH-60W aircraft, and carries out Instructor Flight Engineer duties while maintaining that qualification. The position involves reviewing aircraft logbooks and maintenance records, determining the checks required, confirming maintenance has been properly performed and documented, and preparing and completing aircraft maintenance forms and records. The engineer supports troubleshooting, maintenance recovery and ferry flights, aircraft ground handling, and training of employees. Deployment may be required to support anticipated maintenance test flights. Work is performed using approved procedures, with attention to safety, customer service, and continuous improvement, and with little or no supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid state driver’s license (Real ID).
Current Top Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain or maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Completion of formal training conducted under an Armed Forces Aircrew Training Program and graduation from the USAF HH-60W Special Mission Aviator (Flight Engineer) initial qualification training course.
Current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
At least 1,000 flight hours, including 500 helicopter hours, of which 300 hours must have been in a UH/HH-60, military equivalent, or commercial equivalent before performing functional check flights.
Thorough knowledge of HH-60W systems, applicable maintenance and technical publications, and regulations.
Ability to read and interpret technical data, drawings, blueprints, maintenance instructions, and other applicable data.
Familiarity with flight line operations and safety requirements.
Ability to work day shift, night shift, and weekends as required.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to plan and prioritize work assignments with little or no supervision.
Ability to interact courteously and professionally with customers and company employees.
Ability to meet Government and company licensing and qualification requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance ground and in-flight operational and functional check flights to determine aircraft airworthiness.
Perform ground and flight duties to maintain currency, proficiency, and qualification in the HH-60W aircraft.
Preflight aircraft and prepare weight-and-balance calculations, fuel forms, and maintenance forms and records.
Perform operational checks to assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting and verify that aircraft systems, equipment, and components operate satisfactorily.
Perform Instructor Flight Engineer duties and maintain Instructor Flight Engineer qualification.
Maintain knowledge of aircraft systems, emergency procedures, operating limitations, regulations, publications, and established procedures.
Read, interpret, and follow technical publications, schematics, drawings, charts, and other directives when operating and checking aircraft systems and components.
Review aircraft logbooks and maintenance records to determine checks required for engine-running ground checks, functional check flights, operational check flights, and in-flight checks.
Verify aircraft maintenance has been properly performed and documented.
Perform maintenance recovery flights as part of a Maintenance Recovery Team when off-station operational checks or maintenance test flights are required.
Perform ferry flights to and from off-station sites, including depot maintenance facilities.
Prepare, maintain, and complete aircraft maintenance forms, records, reports, and related documents in accordance with applicable publications and directives.
Deploy when required to support mission requirements involving anticipated maintenance test flights.
Assist with aircraft ground handling, including towing, brake riding, and mooring.
Use approved methods and procedures and report observed unsafe practices or conditions.
Demonstrate job procedures and assist in training employees assigned to the classification.
Improve operations, reduce cycle time, streamline work processes, and cooperate to provide quality customer service.
Perform other related duties as required.