Pilot, Functional Check Flight

Amentum•Andrews AFB, MD

About The Position

The Functional Check Flight (FCF) Pilot performs test flights on HH-60W helicopters to certify mission readiness and aircraft proficiency following maintenance or modifications. The pilot assesses airworthiness, troubleshoots aircraft deficiencies, verifies maintenance records, and supports operational checks, recovery, and ferry flights. The role may involve deployment to support mission requirements and flying with military aircrews while providing instruction in FCF procedures. The pilot must meet applicable technical-data training and qualification requirements, pass military-authorized flight proficiency examinations, and be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Meet the training and qualification requirements of all applicable technical data.
Valid FAA commercial pilot certificate with rotorcraft and instrument ratings.
Satisfactorily completed a proficiency check within the previous 17 months.
Proof of graduation from the HH-60W Maintenance Test Pilot Course, USAF Functional Check Flight Certifications, another military equivalent course or certification, or an FAA test-flight program in the HH-60W or commercial equivalent.
Possess or be able to attain a current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
At least 1,500 hours as first pilot and 500 hours of helicopter experience, including at least 300 hours in the HH-60W or commercial equivalent before performing functional check flights; HH-60W experience is preferable.
Ability to work varied weekly schedules driven by maintenance test flights and operational requirements.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Fluency in English.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
Valid state driver's license (Real ID) and ability to obtain and maintain a flightline driver's license.

Nice To Haves

HH-60W flight experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

Perform test flights and demonstrate aircraft proficiency after maintenance or modifications on HH-60W helicopters.
Determine aircraft airworthiness in accordance with publications and procedures before release for flight.
Troubleshoot aircraft on the ground and in flight, documenting deficiencies or providing verbal instructions for correction.
Perform recovery flights and ferry aircraft to additional sites, including depots.
Verify that maintenance forms and records comply with work performed before ground or flight checks.
Run up aircraft for alert status, test modifications, and serve on Maintenance Recovery Teams when operational checks or test flights are required.
Limit night sorties or IFR to recovery, training, or ferry flights.
Deploy as required to support mission requirements when maintenance test flights are anticipated.
Fly with military aircrews and provide instruction in FCF procedures in accordance with PWS requirements.
Interpret meteorological data for flight planning and file flight plans for all flights using authorized processes.
Compute and annotate aircraft weight-and-balance logs.
Operate the aircraft's installed navigational and communication equipment.
Pass flight proficiency examinations conducted by the military-authorized examination agency.
Perform other duties as required.