M) CBA Fort Carson, CO

Amentum•Colorado Springs, CO

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Test Pilot (UH-60A/L/M) performs test flights using flight-test techniques to assess aircraft performance, handling, and airworthiness after maintenance or modifications. The pilot determines aircraft airworthiness in accordance with applicable publications and procedures before release for flight; conducts recovery, ferry, and modification-test flights; troubleshoots deficiencies on the ground and in flight; and documents findings and required corrective actions. The role verifies maintenance forms and records, prepares flight plans and weight-and-balance logs, and completes military flight and maintenance documentation. Deployment may be required when maintenance test flights are anticipated. The position also includes aircraft technical inspection and maintenance-support duties. These may include inspecting power-plant sections and accessories, pneudraulic systems and landing gear, helicopter structures, and electrical and electronic systems; troubleshooting systems; reviewing maintenance records; evaluating aircraft readiness; and recommending corrective action. The pilot may inspect crash-damaged aircraft and estimate repair time, parts, and costs; provide technical guidance and instruction; maintain technical publications; and evaluate maintenance operations for compliance with technical manuals, safety procedures, work standards, and applicable directives. Additional duties may include site safety functions, administration of the FOE/FOD program, support of internal audits and continual improvement, and other qualified duties as requested. The position requires compliance with company policies and safety programs. The work may involve domestic and international travel on short notice, including austere environments and harsh living conditions. The listed hourly rate is $56.51–$58.20, set by the CBA. The posting describes a competitive benefits package, with benefits subject to employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

Completed 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.
Proficiency in flying operations of the assigned aircraft.
Successfully completed a proficiency check within the previous 12 months.
Successfully complete an FAA Class II flight physical initially and annually thereafter, and possess a current valid FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
Possess an instrument rating on FAA Commercial Certificates.
Successfully completed the Army Maintenance Test Pilots Course (MTPC), or complete an equivalency evaluation under AR 95-1 and AR 95-20.
Successfully completed the US Army Aircraft Maintenance Officers Course (AMOC) Phase II, or complete an equivalency evaluation under AR 95-1 and AR 95-20.
Meet applicable experience requirements of AFR55-22, NOTAMS, AR95-10, AR95-20, and DCMA-8210 for each aircraft before acting as pilot-in-command on maintenance test flights.
Have at least 1,000 hours of total flight time, at least 300 hours in the same aircraft type and design, and at least 100 hours in the assigned aircraft.
Be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government clearance; US citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
Be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization; US citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Demonstrate verifiable aviation experience, high standards of ethics and professionalism, and oral and written communication skills.
Be fluent in English.
Have working knowledge of aircraft-installed navigation and communication equipment.
Be able to compute and annotate aircraft weight-and-balance logs.
Meet physical and environmental demands, including distinguishing colors and judging depth; seeing aircraft in flight and reading dials and gauges; identifying small objects and hand tools; climbing ladders or aircraft steps to heights of 10–12 feet; and potentially lifting up to 50 pounds to four feet and 20 pounds to seven feet.
Be able to work around aircraft noise, fumes, airborne particles, electrical hazards, moving machinery and vehicles, chemical mist and vapors, radiation, extreme weather and temperature changes, and operational obstructions.
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.
Ability to perform site safety specialist and/or additional safety officer functions, if qualified.

Responsibilities

Perform test flights after aircraft maintenance or modifications to assess aircraft performance, handling, and airworthiness.
Determine aircraft airworthiness under applicable publications and procedures before release for flight.
Perform recovery flights and ferry aircraft to assigned sites, including depots; conduct ferry flights as assigned.
Troubleshoot aircraft on the ground and in flight, document deficiencies, and provide instructions or recommendations for corrective action.
Verify maintenance forms and records against work performed before ground or flight checks.
Run up aircraft for alert status and test modifications.
Deploy when required to support contract requirements involving anticipated maintenance test flights.
Interpret meteorological data, prepare and file flight plans using authorized processes, and compute aircraft weight-and-balance logs.
Complete military flight and maintenance forms documenting test-flight completion and discrepancies; ensure required documentation is maintained.
Communicate and work alongside military pilots and technicians to troubleshoot and provide advice.
When qualified, perform site safety specialist or additional safety officer duties; may administer the FOE/FOD program.
Support AS9100-AS9110 internal audits and corrective action requests; assist with plans to address identified shortfalls and continual-improvement initiatives.
Conduct aircraft technical inspections, including inspection of power-plant hot and cold sections, accessory modules, pneudraulic systems, landing gear, structures, and electrical/electronic systems.
Provide instruction and practical exercises on inspection techniques, procedures, performance evaluation, and operational checks for helicopter power plants, structures, and systems.
Provide technical guidance on aircraft and subsystem maintenance techniques and safety procedures.
Maintain the technical library and inspect systems, subsystems, and components against applicable technical 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.
Perform 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 accruing bi-weekly at 3.54 hours for 0 to less than 48 months of service, 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 each January, prorated for mid-year new hires and transfers into the bargaining unit.
401(k), including 401(k) matching as listed in the benefits overview.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending programs, including FSA/HSA and other tax-saving options.
Employee stock option purchasing program and employee stock purchase plan.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
Well-being programs and employee assistance programs.
Tuition assistance and educational reimbursement.
Parental leave.
Voluntary benefits including identity protection, pet insurance, legal services, commuter benefits where applicable, and student loan programs.