Flight test engineer Jobs in Hampton, VA

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Tyonek Services Group will provide field maintenance (to include phase maintenance and special inspections), limited sustainment level repair, aviation maintenance management, embedded support to the TDD-A/SID's Flight Test Division, prototype development of systems and products, and aircraft modifications and upgrades.

DUTIES

• Responsible for managing the Flight Operations Office and coordinating flight missions, as well as organizing, directing, and controlling all phases of flight operations with Government oversight.
• Maintain the aviation operations files and records by preparing reports, and designation orders.
• Initiate flight schedules, post names of flight crews to aircraft tail numbers, and interface with key personnel to ensure successful mission completion.
• Maintain flight planning area that displays flight planning information to include airfield diagrams, status of navigational aids, aeronautical map of local flying area, special use airspace, restricted areas, and crash grid chart.
• The Flight Operations Specialist will prepare and maintain cross country kits that contain flying regulations, facilities-airport directory, navigational charts, and DOD flight information publications (FLIPS).
• Must maintain flight crew information reading file, aircraft weight and balance data, radio frequencies-call signs, provide flight following, and implement crash alarm system when required.
• Assist flight-line personnel in assigning crew - passengers to aircraft, aviators in preparing and processing their flight plans either manually or digitally.
• Coordinate with the Chief Standardization Pilot and with the Government Flight Representative (GFR) for pertinent approvals, waivers, and certifications.
• Review and recommend changes for updating and implemented all flight operation policies and procedures. Will prepare and maintain a functional file system of correspondence, directives, forms, records, qualifications, waivers, certifications, and other data pertaining to government flight operations.
• Secure, store and issue NVGs and other sensitive equipment for flight missions. Responsible for safeguarding all government furnished flight operations equipment. Flight Maintain individual flight records using the Centralized Automated Flight Records System (CAFRS) system.
• Perform individual crewmember close outs by birth-month for their annual proficiency and readiness test (APART) completions, post flight time to flight records, track individual currency requirements, review grade slips and records for completeness as per flight operations procedures.
• Work daily with multiple financial databases to monitor and ensure organization program fund are executed in accordance with organization and Office of Secretary of Defense execution goals, to include the Automated, Time and Attendance Production System (ATAAPS).
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Must have general knowledge of AR 95-series regulations, TC 3-04.11, and posting flight time to individual crewmember flight records
• At least 5 to 10 years of experience in the aviation industry
• Prior military experience preferred
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, MS Project, etc.)
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry for short distances.
• May be required to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / VEVRAA /ADA

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.