Qualifications

• FAA, EASA, etc. or equivalent military training certificates. Military or commercial aircraft maintenance school or course required.
• Minimum of 5 Years Aviation Maintenance
• Minimum 1000 hours first pilot time (PIC) and 200 hours MTP in type or MDS required.
• Graduate of AMOC Phase I course and the concerned aircraft MTPC (AMOC Phase II) or equivalents.
• Must be able to attain and maintain a local military flight physical (class I), equivalent to the FAA (class II).
• Must be able to pass hands-on flight evaluation.
• Must have strong knowledge of FAA, EASA, etc. and/or equivalent Army maintenance practices including The Army Maintenance Management System for Aviation (TAMMS-A), Aeronautical Equipment Maintenance Management Procedures, and ATP Aviation Maintenance.
• Maintenance Examiner (ME) is preferred
• Strong knowledge of Production and Quality Control preferred

Job Descriptions

• Must ensure that all aircraft inspection procedures, maintenance practices, standards, and records comply with all FAA, EASA, Etc. TAMMS and the company's regulations.
• Performs as MTP on the concerned aircraft and serves as Pilot in command (PIC) in accomplishing maintenance test flights, acceptance flights, and support missions as prescribed by customer requirements.
• 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 / training requirements and flight procedures.
• Ensuring that all the concerned aircraft's are being maintained to airworthiness standards prescribed by applicable regulations, technical manuals, airworthiness directives, and good maintenance practices.
• Ensures the aircraft is pre-flight inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for the 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 is valid, fuel supply is adequate, plus survival and rescue equipment is properly stowed.
• Brief all crew members and non-crew members on safety, emergency procedures, and scope of mission. PIC and crew to accomplish assigned mission.
• Perform prescribed test maneuvers, instrument readings, 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 missions with other aircraft.
• Maintain flight records and report observations made during mission.
• Conduct and supervise training of crew members. Instruct local national crew members in the operation and techniques of maintenance test flying.
• Orient and brief crew members and non-crew members on duties, responsibilities, flight operation, and mission profile.
• Maintain proficiency and currency requirements.
• Must be able to perform limited duties of technical inspector, inspecting maintenance, and modification actions on assigned aircraft.
• Assist as needed, in troubleshooting and use of test equipment. Assist as needed with logistical issues to identify needed components or test equipment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as deemed necessary by the Operations Manager, Production Control Manager, Maintenance Team Lead and/or Maintenance Manager.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by your Line Manager.