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in Fort Hood, TX

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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Fort hood, Texas

About this job

The Maintenance Test Pilot MTP  utilizes flight test techniques to perform test flights of aircraft to measure performance and handling to determine airworthiness following maintenance or modifications.
• 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.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements:
Completion of high school or equivalent. 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. 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. Must possess a valid FAA commercial pilot certificate with instrument ratings.
Must have satisfactorily completed a proficiency check within the previous 12 months.
Must possess or be able to attain a current FAA Medical Certificate Second Class.
Military flight and/or applicable training courses are required. Able to pass flight proficiency examinations required by the customer.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance if required US Citizen  Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance Travel may be required up to 25% of the time