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 determine aircraft airworthiness. This includes inspection, flight testing, and evaluation of flight performance, engine and systems operation, and flight characteristics. The position also involves ground and flight duties to maintain currency, proficiency, and qualification in the HH-60W aircraft, as well as maintaining Instructor Flight Engineer qualification. The role reviews aircraft records and maintenance documentation, determines required checks, verifies that aircraft maintenance has been properly completed and documented, and prepares related forms and reports. It may include maintenance recovery and ferry flights, deployment to support anticipated maintenance test flights, and assisting with aircraft ground handling. The employee follows applicable technical publications and procedures, works with minimal supervision, supports training, and contributes to safe, efficient operations and customer service.

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 must be in the UH/HH-60, a military equivalent, or a 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.
Ability to work day shifts, night shifts, 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 and willingness to deal with customers and company employees courteously and professionally.
Ability to meet Government and company licensing or 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 HH-60W aircraft.
Pre-flight aircraft and prepare calculations and forms, including weight and balance, fuel, and maintenance records.
Perform operational checks to assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting and verify aircraft systems, associated 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 and restrictions, 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 forms and records to determine required engine-running ground checks, functional check flights, operational check flights, or in-flight checks.
Ensure aircraft maintenance has been properly performed and documented.
Perform maintenance recovery flights as a member of a Maintenance Recovery Team when an operations check or maintenance test flight is required off station.
Perform ferry flights to and from off-station sites, including depot maintenance facilities.
Prepare, maintain, and complete forms, records, reports, and other documents related to aircraft maintenance in accordance with applicable publications and directives.
Deploy when required to support mission requirements when maintenance test flights are anticipated.
Assist with aircraft ground handling, including towing, brake riding, and mooring.
Use approved methods and procedures in assigned work and correct or report observed unsafe practices and conditions.
Demonstrate job procedures and assist in training employees assigned to the classification.
Work cooperatively to improve operations, decrease cycle time, streamline processes, and provide quality customer service.
Perform other related duties as required.