Aircraft Pilot (FW/H60M Maintenance Test Pilot)

About the role

This position serves as a H-60M Maintenance Test/Project Pilot and fixed-wing (FW) multi-engine Project Pilot. Duties include project flight tests, maintenance test flights, and other assigned aviation duties in support of research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) missions. The incumbent operates rotary-wing (RW) and FW aircraft in support of Army aviation system integration, experimentation, and operational testing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a H-60 Maintenance Test and Project Pilot on H-60 L/M aircraft.
• Serve as a FW, multi-engine Project Pilot.
• Conduct developmental, operational, and project evaluation flight missions.
• Perform mission planning, including weather analysis, flight routing, and airspace coordination.
• Support aviation test planning and execution in coordination with engineers and test personnel.
• Prepare flight reports, evaluations, and technical documentation.
• Perform additional aviation-related duties as assigned.
• Fulfill one or more additional duties (e.g., Operations Officer, Safety Officer) as assigned by the Lead Pilot.

Required Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or higher with appropriate ratings (multi-engine, instrument, helicopter).
• H-60M Maintenance Test Pilot qualified.
• U.S. Department of War FW multi-engine qualified.
• Ability to complete physiological training (Hypobaric Chamber).
• Current FAA First- or Second-Class Medical Certificate; maintain required medical certification and flight currency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Subject to random drug testing.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Flight Hour Experience: Previous flight test or RDT&E experience highly desired.
• Rotary-Wing (RW) Requirements:
  • Total flight time: 1,500 hours.
  • Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 250 hours.
  • Night flight/NVG: 75 hours.
  • Instrument flight: 75 hours (minimum 10 hours actual IMC).
  • Recent flight experience: 100 hours within the last 12 months.
  • Operation of heavy multi-engine helicopters (gross takeoff weight in excess of 12,500 pounds).
• Fixed-Wing (FW) Requirements:
  • Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 250 hours.
  • Night flight: 75 hours.
  • Instrument flight: 75 hours (minimum 10 hours actual IMC).
  • Recent flight experience: 100 hours within the last 12 months.
  • Operation of heavy multi-engine airplanes (gross takeoff weight in excess of 12,500 pounds).

Pay

Salary Range: $142,752 – $185,580 annually. Compensation is based on relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity.