Functional Check Flight Pilot (LUH-72) CBA Marana AZ

Functional Check Flight Pilot (LUH-72)

The Functional Check Flight Pilot (LUH-72) utilizes flight test techniques to perform functional check flights of aircraft to measure performance and handling to determine airworthiness following maintenance or modifications. Perform FCFs and demonstrating aircraft proficiency upon completion of aircraft maintenance or modifications on aircraft. Interpret meteorological data as it pertains to filing a flight plan for the navigational course of flight needed for a mission or sortie. File flight plans for all flights using authorized navigational processes. Compute weight and balance logs for the aircraft being flown. Initiate and complete all military flight or maintenance forms to document FCF completion and discrepancies. Communicate, troubleshoot, advise and work side by side with military pilots and technicians. Determine in accordance with publications and procedures the airworthiness of aircraft prior to release for flight. Perform recovery flights and ferries aircraft to additional sites, such as depots. Perform troubleshooting procedures of aircraft on the ground and during flight and makes appropriate write-ups or gives verbal instructions to correct deficiencies. Verify forms and records used in the performance of maintenance to ensure they comply with work performed prior to ground or flight checks. Run-up aircraft for alert status to perform test on modifications. Deploy when required to support contract requirements when FCFs are anticipated. Ferry flights as assigned. Ensure proper documentation is chronicled. As qualified may perform as site safety specialist and / or additional duties safety officer functions. May support AS9100-AS9110 internal audits, corrective action requests, assist section, department, and / or program in developing plans to correct identified shortfalls. May assist with continual improvement initiatives. As qualified may perform Lead pilot duties as designated by the Site Supervision. Must be capable of Aircraft Technical Inspection (TI) as additional duty. Plan and conduct aircraft technical inspections. Inspect power plant hot section, cold section and accessory modules. Lectures, demonstrates, and practical exercises in inspection techniques, procedures, performance evaluation, and operational checks on the power plant, structure, and systems of helicopters powertrains. Provide technical guidance to repairs performing aircraft and subsystem maintenance techniques and safety procedures. Maintains technical library, inspect systems, subsystems, and components according to applicable technical publications and checklists before, during and after airplane maintenance and modifications. Check and troubleshoot systems. Annotate records of required maintenance. Evaluate operational readiness of aircraft and recommend corrective action. Inspect crash-damaged aircraft and estimates time, parts and costs to repair. Ensure compliance with aircraft configuration control, Army oil analysis program and test measuring and diagnostic calibration. Evaluate maintenance operations and facilities for compliance with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety procedures, and operational policies. Performs maintenance trend analysis and applies production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures to aircraft maintenance operations. Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• High school or equivalent required
• Minimum PIC Hours, 1000 Hours PIC Required.
• Shall be proficient in flying operations of the aircraft they are assigned (LUH-72, EC145).
• Possess a current valid ARMY or FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
• Possess an instrument rating on their FAA Commercial Certificates.
• Shall meet the qualification requirements of AR 95 20.
• Currency shall be in accordance with AR 95-1.
• Shall successfully complete annual flight evaluation conduct IAW AR 95 1 and the appropriate Aircrew Training Manual (ATM).
• The Government reserves the right to have Contractor pilots examined at US Army medical facility when deemed necessary.
• Shall undergo and successfully complete initially and annually thereafter an Army or FAA second class flight physical.
• Evaluation conducted by An Army / Government Test Flight Evaluator (MTFE).
• Ability to obtain / maintain Security Clearance (NAC-I T1) Public Trust.
• All Contractor pilots shall undergo and successfully complete (initially and annually) a flight physical IAW Army Regulation (AR) 95-20, service guidance contained in AR 40-501, AR 95-1, and the appropriate Aircrew Training Manual (ATM).
• Evaluations shall be conducted by An Army / Government Evaluator (Standardization Instructor Pilots (SP) or Instructor Pilots (IP)).
• When the Mission Design Series (MDS) is not supported by the US Army, the evaluator will be approved by AFMD Director.
• Evaluations must meet the requirements of AR 95-1.
• Contract pilots shall not perform flight duties after receiving treatment, medication, or drugs until properly cleared by a designated medical examiner.

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