• Plan Missions
• Conduct any type of Maintenance Test Flight’s
• Conduct Ferry Flights
• Conduct EMC checks
• Conduct any other test support missions as needed or directed.
• Act as a subject matter expert as needed to support the missions of the US Army Aviation Technical Test Center.
• Prepare flight plans considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, aircraft, crew capabilities, operational and training requirements and flight procedures.
• Test both normal and emergency functions of aircraft systems.
• Coordinate and direct flight phases of test or support with other aircraft.
• Maintain flight records and reports observations made during mission.
• Provide detailed and effective communications with ground maintenance personnel on results of maintenance test, acceptance test flights and all other flights as required.
• Determine the need to re-fly or fix-and-fly all deficiencies noted in-flights.
• During non-flight periods is capable of performing the duties of Technical Inspector as needed.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as deemed necessary by supervisor.

The applicant must have a minimum of 1000 hours first pilot time.

• Must be qualified as a Maintenance Test Pilot in the CH-47 and have at least a FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
• A qualified applicant must be able to serve as an Aircraft Commander in accomplishing maintenance, acceptance and other test flights and support missions as prescribed by customer requirements.
• Must have a current or have the ability to pass and maintain FAA or Military Class II flight physical.
• You must be able to pass hands on flight evaluation for currency.