Maintenance Test/Instructor Pilot

MD HELICOPTERS LLC•Mesa, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

MD Helicopters seeks a highly skilled pilot to serve as both Maintenance Test Pilot and Instructor Pilot, with additional responsibilities for customer delivery flights, demonstration flights, and customer training/instruction. This dual-role position ensures the airworthiness and operational readiness of MD rotorcraft following maintenance, production, and modification activities, while delivering world-class training and customer support. The role requires strict adherence to FAA Parts 21/91/134/145, EASA, and applicable Military regulations, ensuring compliance across diverse operational environments.

Requirements

FAA Commercial or ATP Rotorcraft-Helicopter Certificate with Instrument Rating.
2,000+ hours total time, including significant rotorcraft experience; prior maintenance test flight experience strongly preferred.
Proven instructor experience (OEM, Part 135/141, or military equivalent).
Strong technical knowledge of MD rotorcraft systems and maintenance procedures.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, maintenance manuals, and test documentation.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior flight instructor experience in turbine engine helicopters, to include teaching emergency procedures (auto-rotations, etc.).
Instructor experience includes flying from other than the PIC seat - 1000 hours. All hours preferred.
4000 hours PIC flight time; 2500 hours helicopter flight time; 1000 hours turbine helicopter flight time is preferred (MD500 series is preferred).
Ability to take and follow direction with minimum supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Fluent in the English language is required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
CorelDRAW or similar graphics experience is a plus.
Up to 25% travel required with significant customer interface.
Possess, or be eligible for, a U.S. passport.
Regular attendance is required.
Access to Export Control information is required.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 6 years work-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience - Preferred.
FAA CFI helicopter is required; ATP or CFII helicopter is preferred.
Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

Maintenance Test Flight (MTF) Conduct post-maintenance, acceptance, and production test flights for MD rotorcraft (e.g., MD 500E, MD 530F) per OEM test profiles and regulatory standards.
Perform functional checks of rotor systems, powerplant, avionics, AFCS/autopilot, hydraulics, and mission equipment; identify and document discrepancies.
Execute track and balance procedures, vibration analysis, and performance verification against OEM specifications.
Lead preflight and postflight briefings with maintenance and engineering teams; ensure accurate completion of test cards and reports.
Support configuration management and conformity inspections for production and STC aircraft.
Apply Safety Management System (SMS) principles and risk assessments for all test operations.
Serve as Pilot-in-Command for customer delivery flights, ensuring safe and compliant transfer of aircraft to domestic and international customers.
Conduct demonstration flights showcasing aircraft capabilities, performance, and mission-specific configurations for prospective customers and stakeholders.
Provide technical expertise during customer acceptance inspections and delivery briefings.
Represent MD Helicopters professionally during customer-facing events and flight demonstrations.
Deliver ground school, simulator, and flight instruction for MD rotorcraft initial, recurrent, and differences training to customers and internal pilots.
Develop and maintain training syllabi, lesson plans, and evaluation standards aligned with FAA, EASA, Military, and OEM requirements.
Conduct proficiency checks, standardization flights, and CRM/TEM training; provide feedback and remediation as needed.
Assist in creating training materials and technical publications, including CBT modules and quick reference guides.
Represent MD Helicopters at customer training events and demonstrations.
Ensure compliance with FAA Part 21 (Certification), Part 91 (General Operations), Part 134 (Rotorcraft External Load), Part 145 (Repair Stations), EASA Part-21/Part-M, and Military standards.
Promote a strong safety culture through SMS reporting, risk mitigation, and adherence to SOPs.
Maintain personal currency and participate in recurrent training and standardization boards.