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Posted by: NES Global <ivana.horna@nesglobal.com> on October 06, 2009 at 14:08:37. Click here to reply to this post via Email.

Contract / Temp to Perm / Permanent: Permanent
State: Pennsylvania
Country: United States

We are seeking a qualified CH-47 Maintenance Test Pilot in support of maintenance test flight operations at our Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA helicopter maintenance facilities.

Graduate of any Military Aircraft Maintenance Officers Phase II course (AMOC Phase II)required. 1000 hours first pilot time with 300 hours in specific MDS (CH-47) required. FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot rating required.

Pilots aircraft and serves as Aircraft Commander in accomplishing maintenance test flight acceptance and support missions as prescribed by customer requirements.

Must have current or have ability to pass and maintain FAA or Military Class II flight physical. Must be able to pass hands on flight evaluation for currency.

Plans Mission: Obtains briefing information on purpose of flight test, weather, operation procedures, intelligence and special instructions. Prepare flight plans considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, aircraft, crew capabilities, threats, operational and training requirements and flight procedures.

Prepare and file flight clearance. Ensure the aircraft is preflight inspected, loaded, equipped and manned for mission. Inspect engines, fuselage and control surfaces for mechanical and structural soundness. Inspect and test mission equipment for proper operation. Ensures that weight and balance are correct, fuel supply is adequate and survival and rescue equipment is properly stowed.

Brief crewmembers and non-crewmembers on safety and emergency procedures and scope of mission. Pilot aircraft and command crew to accomplish assigned mission. Pilot operates controls and equipment to take off and land under varying flying conditions. Perform prescribed test maneuvers, instrument readings and records results and test specifications as prescribed by the contract or customer requirements.

Test both normal and emergency functions of systems. Coordinate and direct flight phases of test or support with other aircraft. Maintain flight records and reports observations made during mission. Conduct and supervise training of crewmembers. Instruct Co-pilots in operation and techniques of maintenance test flying. Orient and brief crewmembers and non-crewmembers on duties and responsibilities, flight operation and mission profile.

Maintain proficiency and currency requirements and perform check rides and support flight for proficiency effectiveness. Provide detailed and effective communications with ground maintenance personnel on results of test or acceptance flights. Determine need to re-fly or fix-and-sell on deficiencies noted in-flights. During non-flight periods is capable of and performs duties of Technical Inspector, inspecting maintenance and modification actions on assigned aircraft. Must be able to work overtime and weekends as deemed necessary by supervisor.