Functional Flight Check Pilot

Functional Flight Check Pilot

The Functional Flight Check Pilot is responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing test flights and demonstrating aircraft proficiency upon completion of aircraft maintenance or modification on UH-1N helicopters.
• Determine in accordance with publications and procedures the airworthiness of aircraft prior to release for flight.
• Performs troubleshooting procedures of aircraft on the ground and during flight and makes appropriate write-ups or gives verbal instructions to correct deficiencies.
• Performs recovery flights and ferries aircraft to additional sites, such as depots.
• Verifies forms and records used in the performance of maintenance to ensure they comply with work prior to ground or flight checks.
• Runs-up aircraft for alert status, performs test on modifications, and functions as a member of Maintenance Recovery Teams when an operational check or test flight is required.
• Night sorties or IFR shall only occur on recovery, training or ferry flights.
• Deploys when required to support mission requirements when maintenance test flights are anticipated.
• Flies with military aircrews and provides instruction in FCF (functional check flight) procedures, in accordance with PWS Requirements.
• Interprets meteorological data as it pertains to filing a flight plan for navigational course of flight needed for a sortie and files a flight plan for all flights using authorized processes.
• Capable of computing and annotating weight and balance logs for the aircraft.
• Have a working knowledge for operating navigational and communication equipment installed on the aircraft.
• Able to pass flight proficiency examinations by the military authorized examination agency. Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must meet the training and qualification requirements of all applicable technical data.
• Must possess a valid FAA commercial pilot certificate with rotorcraft and instrument ratings.
• Must have satisfactorily completed a proficiency check within the previous 17 months.
• Must have proof of graduating from either: US Army UH-1 Maintenance Test Pilot Course; USAF Functional Check Flight Certifications; other military equivalent course/certification; FAA test flight program in the UH-1 or commercial equivalent.
• Must possess or be able to attain a current FAA Medical Certificate Second Class.
• Must have a minimum of 1,500 hours first pilot with 500 hours experience in helicopters of which at least 300 hours must have been in the UH-1 or commercial equivalent prior to performing functional check flights (UH-1N preferable).
• Must be able to work varied weekly schedules driven by maintenance test flights and other operational requirements.
• Must have demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must be fluent in the English language.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a flightline driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance: Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• UN-1 November Functional Check Flights or Airforce Helicopters preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits: HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $92.37 This position includes a competitive benefits package.