Test Pilot Manager jobs in Savannah, GA

MAINTENANCE TEST PILOT ROTARY WING

Job Details 

Job Description: This position will support Aviation Field and Sustainment Level Maintenance on the MH-60/MH-47 rotary wing aircraft as part of our Contractor Field Team at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah GA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Shall perform Maintenance Test Flights, Functional Test Flights and MOCs to determine the functionality of airframe, power plant, mission accessories, and other aircraft equipment function in accordance with design specification.
• Shall perform Test Flights conducted as required in all Special Operations dedicated flight envelopes, to include high gross weight, and Multi-mode Radar flight profiles.
• Shall perform testing, including but not limited to the use of ground and in-flight diagnostic test equipment during various phases of flight, including engine run-up and taxi to ensure aircraft systems or components disturbed during an inspection or maintenance action have been repaired, reassembled, or adjusted.
• Shall perform aircraft weight and balance.
• MTPs shall be aircraft qualified and shall perform aircrew duties IAW applicable -10 manuals, USASOAC Aircrew Training Manuals in support of Maintenance Test Flights, Functional Test Flights, Evaluation Flights, Currency Flights, Ground Runs for related requirements requiring operation of the aircraft systems, as approved by the Government Flight Representative.
• May include MOC/Test flights of aircraft in support of aircraft deliveries from DEPOT facilities. In addition, transport maintenance equipment to/from remote sites in support of CFT maintenance effort.
• Work is subject to performance on weekends and holidays, days and nights as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess an instrument rating on their FAA commercial Certificate.
• Must have successfully completed US Army Aircraft Maintenance Officers Course (AMOC) Phase I/II.
• Must have at least 2 years' experience on MH-60 and MH-47 series.
• Aviators previously qualified in US Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) MDS aircraft highly preferred.
• The MTP shall undergo and successfully complete, initially, and annually thereafter, a Second Class Flight Physical Medical Certification.
• The MTP shall undergo an initial and annual flight evaluation conducted IAW AR 95-1 and all appropriate ATM tasks, and must pass initial, and maintain currency IAW USASOAC and 160th Regimental Tactical Operation Procedures, the Naval Class II Swim test, Dunker, and Emergency Breathing System (EBS) Device.
• Must possess an FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• This position will require U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

As assigned by Program Management.

Security Responsibilities

Compliance with all company Information Systems security policies and procedures. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.

Language Skills

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex word and technical documents/diagrams. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English language professional journals, technical procedures, government specifications or industry standards. Will be required to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers. Must be able to generate effective oral and written presentations and proposals on complex subjects.

Mathematical Skills

Must be able to calculate figures and amounts, prices, commissions, and percentages, and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable. Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

As required for access to equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under the equipment.
• Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning equipment and its surrounding environment.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must be able to travel in the United States and internationally.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Will work in a typical training device shop floor environment.
• Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock.
• Will at times be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.