Ch47 D/E/F Mtp

• Perform test flights 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, and capable of computing and annotating weight and balance logs for the aircraft.

• Initiate and complete all military flight or maintenance forms to document maintenance test flight 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.

• Communicate, troubleshoot, advise and work side by side with military pilots and technicians.

• 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.

• Run-up aircraft for alert status to perform test on modifications.

• Working knowledge for operating navigational and communication equipment installed on the aircraft.

• Deploy when required to support contract requirements when maintenance test flights are anticipated.

• As qualified may perform as site safety specialist and/or additional duties Safety officer (ASO) functions.

• As qualified may perform Chief or Lead pilot duties as designated by the Site Supervision.

• 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.

• Must be capable of Aircraft Technical Inspection (TI) as additional duty and may plan and conduct aircraft technical inspections.

• Inspect power plant hot section, cold section and accessory modules.

• 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.

• Evaluate operational readiness of aircraft and recommend corrective action.

• Inspect crash-damaged aircraft and estimates time, parts and costs to repair.

• 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

• A Minimum of 1000 hours of "PIC" time is preferred.

• Minimum of Ten (10) years of aviation maintenance experience is required.

• Be proficient in flying operations of the (CH47 D/E/F) aircraft.

• Satisfactorily completed a proficiency check within the previous 12 months or have ability to complete.

• Completed military flight and applicable training courses as required IAW 95-20.

• Successful completion of the US Army Aircraft Maintenance Officers Course (AMOC) Phase II OR completed an equivalency evaluation IAW AR 95-1 and 95-20.

• Successfully completed Army Maintenance Test Pilots Course (MTPC) OR completed an equivalency evaluation IAW AR 95-1 and 95-20.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Govt Secret Security Clearance and maintain facility credentials, authorization.

• US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Credentials and License:

• Possess a current valid Army or FAA Class II Medical Certificate.

• Successfully complete initial Army or FAA Class II flight physical, and annually thereafter.

• Possess an instrument rating on their FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate.

• Recruiter will request copies of all Pilot credentials upon initial interview; (DA 759, FAA ATP, MDS Qualification Certificate, MDS MTP Qualification Certificate, Current FAA Class 2 Physical, DA 7120-R, DA 7122-R and or Commercial pilots’ log).

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​Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proven and verifiable aviation experience including ethics, ability and professionalism of the highest standards are required for this position.

• Must have demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written.  Must be fluent in the English language.

• Working knowledge for operating navigational and communication equipment installed on the aircraft.

• Capable of computing and annotating weight and balance logs for the aircraft.

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Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.

• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts and vehicles.

• May be exposed to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.

• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.

• Must be able to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.

• Must be physically capable of climbing vertical ladders or built-in aircraft steps to heights of 10-12 feet.

• May be exposed to chemical mist, gas, vapors, ultra-violet and infrared radiation.

• May 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.

• May be exposed to certain obstructions on the surface as well as ladders, stairs, etc.

• May be exposed to rapid or extreme temperature changes.