Full-Time

AH-64 D/E Maintenance Test Pilot

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Amentum

Amentum

10,001+ employees

Provides mission-critical support services globally

Robotics & Automation
Government & Public Sector
Defense

Compensation Overview

$123kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Lakewood, WA, USA

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Flight Dynamics
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
  • Completed military flight and applicable training courses as required IAW 95-20
  • Must meet the qualification requirements of AR 95-20.
  • Minimum of Ten (10) years of aviation maintenance experience required.
  • Prefer a minimum of 1000 Hours of Pilot in Command time.
  • Be proficient in flying operations of the aircraft they are assigned (AH64).
  • Satisfactorily completed a proficiency check within the previous 12 months.
  • Successfully complete initially and annually thereafter an Army or FAA Class II flight physical.
  • Possess an instrument rating on their FAA Commercial Certificates.
  • Possess a current valid Army or FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
  • Successfully completed Army Maintenance Test Pilots Course (MTPC) or complete an equivalency evaluation IAW AR 95-1 and 95-20.
  • Successfully completed the US Army Aircraft Maintenance Officers Course (AMOC) Phase II or complete an equivalency evaluation IAW AR 95-1 and 95-20.
  • Must meet the experience requirements of AFR55-22, NOTAMS, AR95-10, AR95-20 and DCMA-8210 pertaining to each aircraft prior to acting in the capacity of pilot-in-command on maintenance test flights.
  • 1,000 or more hours of total flight time and have at least 300 hours in the same aircraft type and design and 100 hours in the assigned aircraft.
  • Version 6 Qualified
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a (Secret Clearance) US Government Clearance. US Citizenship is required to obtain s Secret Clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Responsibilities
  • Perform test flights and demonstrating aircraft proficiency upon completion of aircraft maintenance or modifications on aircraft.
  • Determine in accordance with publications and procedures the airworthiness of aircraft prior to release for flight.
  • 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.
  • Verify forms and records used in the performance of maintenance to ensure they comply with work performed prior to ground or flight checks.
  • Run-up aircraft for alert status to perform test on modifications.
  • Deploy when required to support contract requirements when maintenance test flights are anticipated.
  • Interpret meteorological data as it pertains to filing a flight plan for the navigational course of flight needed for a sortie and files a flight plan for all flights using authorized processes.
  • Ensure proper documentation is chronicled.
  • File flight plans for all flights using authorized navigational processes.
  • Compute weight and balance logs for the aircraft being flown.
  • 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.
  • Ferry flights as assigned.
  • As qualified may perform as site safety specialist and/or additional duties safety officer functions.
  • May be designate as a Foreign Object Elimination/Foreign Object Debris (FOE/FOD) Program Administrator.
  • 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.
  • Plan and conduct aircraft technical inspections.
  • Inspect power plant hot section, cold section and accessory modules.
  • Operate and inspect pneudraulic systems including landing gear.
  • Understand the fundamentals and inspection techniques of helicopter structural repairs.
  • Perform troubleshooting and analyze electrical/electronic systems.
  • Lectures, demonstrates, and practical exercises in inspection techniques, procedures, performance evaluation, and operational checks on the power plant, structure, and systems of helicopters powertrains.
  • 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.
  • Check and troubleshoot systems
  • Annotate records of required maintenance.
  • Evaluate operational readiness of aircraft and recommend corrective action.
  • Inspect crash-damaged aircraft and estimates time, parts and costs to repair.
  • Ensure compliance with aircraft configuration control, Army oil analysis program and test measuring and diagnostic calibration.
  • 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.

Amentum provides essential support services to both government and private sector clients, focusing on critical areas such as nuclear, defense, and infrastructure. The company offers a range of services including operations, maintenance, protection, and support for important programs. Amentum works with a variety of clients, ensuring they achieve success in their most vital missions. Its business model is centered around long-term contracts and partnerships, which allows it to generate revenue through service agreements and project-based work. Amentum distinguishes itself from competitors by operating in sectors that demand high safety standards and operational excellence, and by engaging in collaborations like its partnership with UiPath to incorporate robotic process automation into its services. The company's goal is to deliver reliable and effective support that meets the high expectations of its clients.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Germantown, Maryland

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Amentum secured a $490M contract to modernize U.S. Navy's training aircraft fleet.
  • The merger with Jacobs will create a leading global engineering solutions provider.
  • Growing UAV market benefits Amentum's Autonomous and Unmanned Systems business.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Leidos and Raytheon may impact Amentum's market share.
  • Potential delays in the Jacobs merger could affect strategic plans.

What makes Amentum unique

  • Amentum specializes in mission-critical support services for government and private sectors.
  • The company focuses on long-term contracts and partnerships for stable revenue.
  • Amentum leverages robotic process automation to enhance service offerings.

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