USA
17 days ago
Rotor Wing Maintenance Pilot H-60 - LATAM
**Title:** Rotor Wing Maintenance Pilot H-60 - LATAM **Location:** Worldwide **Job Number:** 16689 **About Us:** AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society. The Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) program, an AAR business, headquartered in Rockledge, FL, provides global, world-class expeditionary and conventional aviation solutions to the US Department of State Air Wing. **Role Description:** Perform Maintenance Test Flights in accordance with the Maintenance Test Flight Checklist, while assessing aircraft performance and handling to evaluate airworthiness after maintenance or modifications. Plan flight assignments and obtain information regarding the purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures and special instructions. Prepare or supervise preparation of flight plans, considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, range, weight, cruise data, airport facilities and navigational aids. This position is located OCONUS. **Key Responsibilities:** + Conduct test flights and validate aircraft airworthiness upon completion of maintenance or modifications. + Analyze meteorological data for filing a flight plan for the required navigational course of a mission or sortie. + File flight plans for all flights using approved navigational processes. + Calculate weight and balance logs for the aircraft being flown. + Initiate and complete all flight or maintenance forms to document maintenance test flight completion and note any discrepancies. + Collaborate with mechanics and technicians to troubleshoot, and advise on aircraft maintenance. + Assess the airworthiness of aircraft according to relevant publications and procedures before releasing them for flight. + Perform recovery flights and ferry aircraft to additional sites as required. + Troubleshoot aircraft, subsequently making necessary write-ups or giving verbal instructions to correct deficiencies. + Conduct aircraft run-ups as required for maintenance actions. + Plan and conduct detailed aircraft technical inspections. + Provide technical guidance on aircraft and subsystem maintenance techniques and safety procedures. + Maintain current knowledge of changes and additions to all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and essential documentation integral to contract operations. + Maintain Night Vision Googles (NVG) currency and instrument proficiency, performing duties as Pilot, Pilot-in-Command, Maintenance Pilot, Air Mission Commander, and/or Flight Lead as required. + Execute additional aviation duties and responsibilities as assigned. \#LI-HD1 Qualifications: **Basic Qualifications** **:** + High School Diploma or equivalent. + Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate, or Foreign aviation medical certificate equivalent. + Be capable of performing Aircraft Technical Inspection TI as an additional duty. + FAA Commercial and Instrument Airman's Certificate Rotorcraft, or Foreign aviation license equivalent. + FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit. + Qualification in the UH-60 A/L/M, SH-60 Series, MH-60 series or HH-60 series + Documented civil or military Maintenance test pilot (MP), Functional Check Pilot (FP) course completion. + 1,500 total rotary wing flight hours including 500 hours of turbine engine time. + Night Vision Goggle (NVG) qualified and 300 hours of NVG experience. + 50 hours Maintenance test pilot/Functional Check Pilot time in H-60 series aircraft. + Obtain and maintain US MRPT clearance + Ability to travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS; may include remote or isolated sites. + Strong English speaking and written communication skills + Host nation language proficiency per contract requirement - LATAM countries: Spanish Level 2 in both Listening and Reading (L2/R2) **Preferred:** + FAA ATP Certificate + Combat experience and previous exposure to operations in Iraq or Afghanistan. + Prior US Military qualified MP/ME and or support on the DoS INLAprogram. + Previous experience with the M-4, M-9 or Glock-19. **Compensation and Benefits:** + Salaried Position. + Rotation schedule. + Competitive salary and bonus package. + Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. + 401(k) retirement plan with company match. + Professional development and career advancement opportunities. AAR is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, or expressions. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our people, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources. AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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