M) CBA Fort Carson, CO

Amentum•Fort Carson, CO

19d•$57 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Test Pilot (UH-60A/L/M) uses flight-test techniques to conduct aircraft test flights, evaluate performance and handling, and determine airworthiness after maintenance or modifications. The role also performs aircraft recovery and ferry flights, troubleshooting on the ground and in flight, and verification of maintenance records and forms before ground or flight checks. The pilot prepares and files flight plans, interprets meteorological data, computes aircraft weight and balance, documents test-flight results and discrepancies, and works alongside military pilots and technicians. Deployment may be required when contract needs call for maintenance test flights. The position includes aircraft technical inspection duties. These include planning and conducting inspections; inspecting power-plant sections, accessories, pneudraulic systems and landing gear; assessing helicopter structural repairs; troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems; and evaluating aircraft readiness and maintenance operations. The pilot provides technical guidance and instruction, maintains technical references, documents maintenance, inspects crash-damaged aircraft and estimates repair needs, and supports configuration control, quality, safety, audit, and continuous-improvement activities. Additional duties may include site safety functions, foreign-object-elimination program administration, internal audit support, and other qualified duties. The role requires compliance with applicable Army aviation regulations, technical publications, checklists, safety procedures, and company policies. The pilot must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and required facility credentials; U.S. citizenship is required for both. The position is based at Fort Carson, Colorado, and may require domestic and international travel on short notice, including to austere environments.

Requirements

Complete military flight and applicable training courses as required by AR 95-20 and meet AR 95-20 qualification requirements.
At least 10 years of aviation maintenance experience.
Be proficient in flying operations of the assigned aircraft.
Complete a proficiency check within the previous 12 months.
Successfully complete an FAA Class II flight physical initially and annually thereafter, and hold a current valid FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
Hold an instrument rating on FAA Commercial Certificates.
Successfully complete the Army Maintenance Test Pilots Course (MTPC), or complete an equivalency evaluation under AR 95-1 and AR 95-20.
Successfully complete the U.S. Army Aircraft Maintenance Officers Course (AMOC) Phase II, or complete an equivalency evaluation under AR 95-1 and AR 95-20.
Meet experience requirements under AFR55-22, NOTAMS, AR95-10, AR95-20, and DCMA-8210 for the aircraft before serving as pilot-in-command on maintenance test flights.
Have at least 1,000 hours of total flight time, including at least 300 hours in the same aircraft type and design and 100 hours in the assigned aircraft.
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and facility credentials/authorization; U.S. citizenship is required.
Demonstrate verifiable aviation experience, professional ethics, ability, and professionalism of the highest standards.
Demonstrate oral and written communication skills and fluency in English.
Have working knowledge of the aircraft's installed navigation and communication equipment.
Be capable of computing and annotating aircraft weight-and-balance logs.
Be able to distinguish colors and judge three-dimensional depth; see aircraft in flight, read dials and gauges, and identify small objects and hand tools.
Be physically capable of climbing vertical ladders or built-in aircraft steps to heights of 10–12 feet.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds to a height of four feet and up to 20 pounds to a height of seven feet.
Be able to travel domestically and internationally on short notice, including to austere environments and under harsh living conditions.

Nice To Haves

At least 1,000 hours of Pilot in Command time is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct test flights using flight-test techniques to assess aircraft performance, handling, and airworthiness following maintenance or modifications.
Demonstrate aircraft proficiency after maintenance or modifications and determine airworthiness under applicable publications and procedures before release for flight.
Perform aircraft recovery flights and ferry aircraft to other sites, including depots.
Troubleshoot aircraft on the ground and in flight; document deficiencies and provide instructions to correct them.
Verify maintenance forms and records against work performed before ground checks or flight checks.
Run up aircraft for alert status to test modifications.
Deploy when required to support contract requirements for anticipated maintenance test flights.
Interpret meteorological data, plan navigational courses, and file flight plans using authorized processes.
Maintain appropriate documentation and complete military flight and maintenance forms recording test-flight completion and discrepancies.
Compute aircraft weight-and-balance logs.
Communicate, troubleshoot, advise, and work alongside military pilots and technicians.
Perform ferry flights as assigned.
If qualified, perform site safety specialist or additional safety officer functions.
May administer the Foreign Object Elimination/Foreign Object Debris program.
May support AS9100-AS9110 internal audits, corrective-action requests, and plans to address identified shortfalls.
May assist with continuous-improvement initiatives.
Perform aircraft technical inspections as an additional duty; plan and conduct inspections.
Inspect power-plant hot sections, cold sections, and accessory modules; operate and inspect pneudraulic systems, including landing gear.
Inspect helicopter structural repairs and troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems.
Teach and demonstrate inspection techniques, procedures, performance evaluation, and operational checks for helicopter power plants, structures, systems, and powertrains.
Provide technical guidance on aircraft and subsystem maintenance techniques and safety procedures.
Maintain the technical library and inspect systems, subsystems, and components according to applicable publications and checklists before, during, and after maintenance or modifications.
Check and troubleshoot systems, annotate required maintenance records, evaluate aircraft operational readiness, and recommend corrective action.
Inspect crash-damaged aircraft and estimate repair time, parts, and costs.
Ensure compliance with aircraft configuration control, the Army Oil Analysis Program, and test-measuring and diagnostic-equipment calibration requirements.
Evaluate maintenance operations and facilities for compliance with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety procedures, and operational policies.
Conduct maintenance trend analysis and apply production-control, quality-control, and maintenance-management principles to aircraft maintenance operations.
Maintain supplies and perform preventive maintenance.
Perform other qualified duties as requested and adhere to company policies and safety programs.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package.
Paid time off, with bi-weekly accrual rates based on service: 3.54 hours for 0 to less than 48 months, 5.07 hours for 48 to less than 108 months, and 6.62 hours for 108 months or more.
11 paid holidays as outlined in the CBA.
Sick leave of 24.18 hours per year, accruing at 0.93 hours bi-weekly.
48 hours of personal paid time deposited annually, prorated for mid-year new hires and transfers into the bargaining unit.
401(k) retirement plan; 401(k) matching is listed in the benefits overview.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending programs, including FSA/HSA.
Employee stock purchase program.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
Well-being programs and employee assistance programs.
Tuition assistance and educational reimbursement.
Voluntary benefits including identity protection, pet insurance, legal services, commuter benefits where applicable, and student loan programs.
Parental leave.
Tax-saving options.