CH-47 Maintenance Test Pilot in Fort Novosel

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description        CH-47 MAINTENANCE TEST PILOT n

SUMMARY: Performs flights and demonstrates proficiency during standardization flights on

naircraft. Performs mathematical calculations required for weight and balance, performance data

nfor takeoff, cruise, and landing configurations of aircraft in which the individuals are qualified.

nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

n1. Performs pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight procedures in accordance with Company,

nArmy or Air Force directives depending on assignment.

n2. Performs operational ground checks, taxi checks, hover checks on rotary wing aircraft;

nfunctional check flights, general and limited maintenance test flights, confirmation check

nflights of aircraft and aircraft systems undergoing maintenance and determines, in

naccordance with Army or Air Force technical publications and Company procedures, the

nairworthiness of an aircraft prior to its release for customer use.

n3. Performs troubleshooting procedures of an aircraft on the ground and in flight, and

nmakes appropriate (verbal or written log entry) recommendations to assist ground

npersonnel in correcting deficiencies.

n4. Performs recovery and ferry flights.

n5. Instructs maintenance personnel for aircraft ground run-up and taxi operations to

nprepare employees for certification.

n6. Keeps abreast of and complies with FAA and local flying regulations and safety

nprocedures as applicable for the job.

n7. Maintains proficiency in basic flight maneuvers, appropriate aircraft emergency

nprocedures and instrument flying consistent with Army or Air Force technical publications

nand Company requirements.

n8. Briefs and demonstrates operational and emergency procedures to flight crew and noncrew

nmembers.

nOTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

n1. When not actually engaged in the physical operation of the aircraft, must be willing to be

nengaged in study, preparation and personal development to further physical and mental

nskills required to operate aircraft.

n2. Operates motor vehicles in performance of assigned duties.

n3. Completes records as required by TAMMS-A necessary to record aircraft and / or

nengine performance data. Completes maintenance documentation accurately using

nIntegrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) and required forms, and must show

nproficiency in IMDS within ninety (90) days when assigned to the Air Force Project.

n4. Required to participate in instrument flight simulator training.

n5. May be required to fly profile flights, which may include NVG, PNVS, and tactics.

nnQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

n1. Must demonstrate successfully the ability to start, run-up, fly, navigate and land aircraft

nthat the individual is qualified to operate.

n2. Must hold a valid and current FAA Commercial Pilot certificate with rotorcraft and

ninstrument ratings in the aircraft class (fixed, rotary or both) for which a position is

noffered.

n3. Must hold a valid FAA Instrument rating in the designated aircraft class for which job is

noffered.

n4. Must have recorded (and proof presented) a minimum of one thousand (1,000) hours as

npilot in command in the specific aircraft class for which a position is offered. Must have

nrecorded (and proof presented) a minimum of one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours

nof pilot in command in the specific aircraft class for which a position is offered with five

nhundred (500) hours experience in helicopters of which at least two hundred fifty (250)

nhours must have been in the UH-1H or Bell 205 when assigned to the Air Force Project.

nFifty percent of minimum flight time of pilot in command can be in commercial aircraft

nsimilar to or already in the Army or Air Force offered.

n5. -

n1H Maintenance Test Pilot Course) or FAA Test Flight Program in the UH-1H or Bell 205

nwhen assigned to the Air Force Project.

nEDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

n1. High school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

n2. AMOC II graduation is a requisite for this job classification. Pilots flying OH-58D, CH-47,

nAH-64 or UH-60 aircraft must be a Phase II graduate in that particular aircraft before

nassuming Maintenance Test Pilot duties in those aircraft. Job candidates who meet

nqualifications 1 through 4 can be provided an AMOC Phase II course within one hundred

neighty (180) days from entering the classification to become Phase II AMOC II qualified,

nprovided the Government approves AMOC Phase II flight training. Failure to successfully

ncomplete the required course will disqualify the employee for this job classification.

n3. Maintenance Test Pilots flying UH-60, CH-47, or AH-64 aircraft, have successfully

ncompleted MTPC prior to assuming PC and MTP duties in those aircraft.

nMATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

n1. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole integers,

ncommon and decimal fractions.

n2. Ability to compute rates, ratios, percentages, and interpolations necessary for aircraft

nand engine performance.

nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

n1. Must hold a valid and current FAA or military Class II Medical Certificate as prescribed

nby the Government. Must undergo initially and annually thereafter, flight physical(s) prior

nto piloting an U. S. Army or Air Force aircraft.

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