About this opportunity
Amentum lists this CH47- Maintenance Test Pilot opportunity in fort campbell, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The CH47- Maintenance Test Pilot utilizes flight test techniques to perform test flights of aircraft to measure performance and handling to determine airworthiness following maintenance or modifications.
nnnPerform test flights and demonstrating aircraft proficiency upon completion of aircraft maintenance or modifications on aircraft.
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nnInterpret meteorological data as it pertains to filing a flight plan for the navigational course of flight needed for a mission or sortie.
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nnFile flight plans for all flights using authorized navigational processes.
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nnCompute weight and balance logs for the aircraft being flown.
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nnInitiate and complete all military flight or maintenance forms to document maintenance test flight completion and discrepancies.
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nnCommunicate, troubleshoot, advise and work side by side with military pilots and technicians.
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nnDetermine in accordance with publications and procedures the airworthiness of aircraft prior to release for flight.
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nnCommunicate, troubleshoot, advise and work side by side with military pilots and technicians.
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nnPerform recovery flights and ferries aircraft to additional sites, such as depots.
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nnPerform troubleshooting procedures of aircraft on the ground and during flight and makes appropriate write-ups or gives verbal instructions to correct deficiencies.
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nnRun-up aircraft for alert status to perform test on modifications.
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nnDeploy when required to support contract requirements when maintenance test flights are anticipated.
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nnFerry flights as assigned
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nnAs qualified may perform as site safety specialist and/or additional duties safety officer functions.
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nnMay support AS9100-AS9110 internal audits, corrective action requests, assist section, department, and/or program in developing plans to correct identified shortfalls.
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nnMay assist with continual improvement initiatives.
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nnAs qualified may perform Chief or Lead pilot duties as designated by the Site Supervision.
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nnMust be capable of Aircraft Technical Inspection (TI) as additional duty.
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nnPlan and conduct aircraft technical inspections.
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nnInspect power plant hot section, cold section and accessory modules.
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nnProvide technical guidance to repairs performing aircraft and subsystem maintenance techniques and safety procedures.
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nnMaintains technical library, inspect systems, subsystems, and components according to applicable technical publications and checklists before, during and after airplane maintenance and modifications.
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nnEvaluate operational readiness of aircraft and recommend corrective action.
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nnInspect crash-damaged aircraft and estimates time, parts and costs to repair.
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nnEvaluate maintenance operations and facilities for compliance with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety procedures, and operational policies.
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nnPerforms maintenance trend analysis and applies production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures to aircraft maintenance operations.
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nnPerform other qualified duties as assigned
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n nRequirements for Hire:
nnnMinimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
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nnMinimum of 1000 hours of PIC preferred.
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nnMinimum of ten (10) years of aviation maintenance experience required.
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nnProficient in flying operations of the aircraft they are assigned (CH47).
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nnActive Secret Clearance required and the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.
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nnCompleted military flight and applicable training courses as required IAW 95-20
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nnSatisfactorily completed a proficiency check within the previous 12 months.
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nnSuccessfully complete initially and annually thereafter an Army or FAA Class II flight physical.
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nnPossess an instrument rating on their FAA Commercial Certificates.
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nnPossess a current valid Army or FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
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nnSuccessfully completed Army Maintenance Test Pilots Course (MTPC) or complete an equivalency evaluation IAW AR 95-1 and 95-20.
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nnSuccessfully completed the US Army Aircraft Maintenance Officers Course (AMOC) Phase II or complete an equivalency evaluation IAW AR 95-1 and 95-20.
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nnDemonstrated proven and verifiable aviation experience including ethics, ability and professionalism of the highest standards are required for this position.
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nnMust have demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written. Must be fluent in the English language.
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nnWorking knowledge for operating navigational and communication equipment installed on the aircraft.
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nnCapable of computing and annotating weight and balance logs for the aircraft.
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n nPhysical Requirements/Working Environment
nnnMay be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
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nnMay be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
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nnMay be exposed to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
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nnMust be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
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nnMust be able to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
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nnMust be physically capable of climbing vertical ladders or built-in aircraft steps to heights of 10-12 feet.
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nnMay be exposed to chemical mist, gas, vapors, ultra-violet and infrared radiation.
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nnMay be required to lift to 50 pounds to a height of four (4) feet and be required to lift to 20 pounds to a height of seven (7) feet.
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nnMay be exposed to certain obstructions on the surface as well as ladders, stairs, etc.
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nnMay be exposed to rapid or extreme temperature changes.
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n nCompensation Details:
nCBA $53.03
nOriginal Posting:
n06/22/2026 - Until Filled
nAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
nAmentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters ( .
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