Contractual Ch 47 Maintenance Test Pilot Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Qualifications:Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1) Performing functional check flights (FCF) on helicopters (such as the UH-1N, UH-1Y, AH-1Z, etc.) following major repair, maintenance, or modifications, ensuring all aircraft systems function correctly and that original flight and handling characteristics are fully restored before delivery;
2) Planning, developing schedules, and executing specialized aircraft repairs within resource constraints and establishing goals, reviewing production processes/plans and implementing process improvements;
3) Performing supervision of staff and personnel management, including assigning work, managing performance, maintaining a balanced workload, resolving labor disputes, ensuring workplace safety, determining manpower needs, and advising on technical/complex matters.
In addition to the above qualifications, candidates must meet the following requirements:
Flight Experience:
Candidates must demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills required for the work by meeting certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recency of flight experience. The categories in which candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency relate to (1) the general knowledge and skills to pilot the aircraft, and (2) the specific knowledge and skills related to the particular position being filled. Only that flight experience that is directly related to the work of the position is required for purposes of establishing minimum eligibility.
Minimum Flight Hour Requirements:

1. Total Flight Time -- Flight time as pilot-in-command or copilot in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement. For in service placements actions, up to one-fourth of the total flight hours may by waived for candidates who have demonstrated possession of the knowledge and skills needed to perform the work, provided:
2. • They hold the certificates and ratings required;
   • They have acquired the pilot-in-command hours and flight hours in other categories essential to performance of the work;
   • They meet the requirements in terms of level and quality of experience; and
   • Their flying history indicates they are qualified for the position.
3. Pilot-In-Command -- Only flight hours acquired as pilot-in-command are creditable.
4. Night Flying -- For in service placement actions at the GS-11 level and above, 25 hours may be waived if the candidate demonstrates the ability to perform the work.
5. Flying Time, Last 12 Months -- Required only for positions that involve flying. The flight hours specified apply to competitive appointments. For in service placement actions, up to one-half of the flight hours may be waived provided the individual's total background reflects the ability to perform the duties of the position safely. For positions flying both helicopters and airplanes, at least one-fourth of the total hours must be in either category of aircraft.

Flight Hours:

1. Total Flight Time: 1500
2. Pilot-in-Command: 250
3. Night Flying: 75
4. Flying Time, Last 12 months: 100

Medical Requirements: At the time of initial appointment, candidates for all pilot positions must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations. Staff specialists not involved in the operation of aircraft need only have a medical examination indicating that they are able to perform the duties of the position to be filled. For flight test pilots, airspace system inspection pilots, and Customs pilots, all candidates must possess a current first class medical certificate at the time of appointment.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/aircraft-operation-series-2181/
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.Education:Certificates and Ratings:
Candidates must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or Air Transport Pilot certificate and rating; both meet the intent of the requirement. If an agency decides, for example, not to accept the military rating, the rationale for the decision should be based upon the requirements of the position and should be thoroughly described in agency operating material. For flight instructor positions, the FAA Flight Instructor Certificate rating is also required. The pilot certificate must include the rating(s) appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. For example, a position that involves flying a multi-engine airplane to various destinations under instrument flight rules would require the Commercial Pilot Certificate with the airplane, multi-engine, and instrument ratings. Positions that require flying or instructing in flying both airplanes and helicopters require a rating in both categories. Only those ratings necessary to perform the work are required.Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.Employment Type: OTHER