Job Description

• Responsible for the supervision and management of pilots assigned to the program.
• Responsible for performing 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 troubleshooting procedures of aircraft on the ground and during flight, and makes appropriate write-ups or gives verbal instructions to correct deficiencies.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics of various aircraft that are needed by the customer to complete the mission.
• Perform recovery flights and ferry aircraft to additional sites, such as depots.
• Verify accuracy of 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, perform tests on modifications, and function as a member of the Maintenance Recovery Teams when an operational check or test flight is required.
• Fly with military aircrews and provide instruction and currency training as required.
• Interpret meteorological data as it pertains to filing a flight plan for the navigational course of flight needed for a sortie and file a flight plan for all flights using authorized processes.
• Compute and complete weight and balance logs for the aircraft.
• Operate navigational and communication equipment installed on the aircraft.
• Perform other qualified duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills Requirements

• Able to meet the training and qualification requirements of AFI 10-220 and DCMA 8210.0.
• Able to pass flight proficiency examinations by an authorized examination agency.
• Able to attain, or currently possess, a current FAA Medical Certificate Second Class.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written.
• Fluent in the English language.
• Able to develop procedures and work instructions.
• Able to perform scheduling and the logistics of aircraft movement.
• Proficiency in developing flight plans and critiquing flight plans.
• Experience in Quality Assurance of Flight Maintenance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required by the program.
• Proficiency in various computer programs desirable (ex:  Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio etc.).
• Prefer previous attendance at the Aviation Safety Officer Course (ASOC).
• Must have a Final Secret Clearance

Experience and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor degree in related area preferred.
• Five (5) or more years working as a trainer with commercial aircraft services or the military.
• Proven successful experience working in complex and matrixed environments preferred.
• Valid FAA commercial pilot certificate for assigned aircraft type (rotorcraft/fixed wing) and instrument ratings.
• Satisfactorily completed a proficiency check within the previous twelve (12) months.
• 1,500 or more hours first pilot with 500 hours experience in assigned aircraft type of which at least 300 hours must have been in aircraft assigned.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Works in a normal office environment with controlled temperature and lighting conditions.
• May be exposed to loud aircraft, and the usual exhaust of aircraft. 
• Environment can be hot at times on the flight line and in the flight hangers with considerable walking between buildings. 
• Must be able to work varied weekly schedules driven by maintenance test flights and other operational requirements.