Duties include project flight tests, flight instruction/evaluation, and other assigned aviation ... Serve as a H-60M Instructor/Project Pilot on our H-60 L/M aircraft. * Serve as a FW, multi-engine ...
Duties include project flight tests, flight instruction/evaluation, and other assigned aviation ... Serve as a H-60M Instructor/Project Pilot on our H-60 L/M aircraft. * Serve as a FW, multi-engine ...
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Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot
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KC-135 Pilot Instructor
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Eight years total flying experience, five years military experience, with at least two years KC-135 Pilot flight instructor and training management experience. Must have recent experience as a KC-135 ...
KC-135 Pilot Instructor
Washington, DC · On-site
Eight years total flying experience, five years military experience, with at least two years KC-135 Pilot flight instructor and training management experience. Must have recent experience as a KC-135 ...
KC-135 Pilot Instructor
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Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot
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$76K/yr
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Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot
Arlington, VA · On-site
$76K/yr
GS-2181-13 (Flight Instructor): Applicant must possess two years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the U.S. military establishment in assignments that normally would ...
GS-2181-13 (Flight Instructor): Applicant must possess two years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the U.S. military establishment in assignments that normally would ...
GS-2181-13 (Flight Instructor): Applicant must possess two years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the U.S. military establishment in assignments that normally would ...
GS-2181-13 (Flight Instructor): Applicant must possess two years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the U.S. military establishment in assignments that normally would ...
GS-2181-13 (Flight Instructor): Applicant must possess two years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the U.S. military establishment in assignments that normally would ...
KC-135 Pilot Instructor
Washington, DC · On-site
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KC-135 Pilot Instructor
Washington, DC · On-site
Eight years total flying experience, five years military experience, with at least two years KC-135 Pilot flight instructor and training management experience. Must have recent experience as a KC-135 ...
KC-135 Pilot Instructor
Washington, DC · On-site
Eight years total flying experience, five years military experience, with at least two years KC-135 Pilot flight instructor and training management experience. Must have recent experience as a KC-135 ...
KC-135 Pilot Instructor
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Flight Paramedic
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Aircraft Pilot (FW/H60M Maintenance Test Pilot)
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Aircraft Pilot (FW/H60M Maintenance Test Pilot)
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... pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. * Active Secret Security Clearance is required. The H60M Maintenance Test/Project Pilot and FW Project Pilot will work in an RDT&E ...
Instructor certificationspreferred. * FP-Cwithin twenty-four months of hire. * Flight ortransport experience preferred. * Mustsuccessfully complete the our Air Medical Group education/orientation ...
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Yulista rating
7.9
Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
40th of 61 rated aerospace companies
Job description
Primary Function
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This position serves as a H-60M Instructor/Project Pilot operating rotary-wing and FW aircraft in support of Army aviation system integration, experimentation, and operational testing.
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Serves as a fixed-wing (FW) multi-engine Project pilot.
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Duties include project flight tests, flight instruction/evaluation, and other assigned aviation duties in support of Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) missions.
* Salary Range: $ 142752 - $185580 annually. Compensation is based on relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity.
Essential Duties
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Serve as a H-60M Instructor/Project Pilot on our H-60 L/M aircraft.
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Serve as a FW, multi-engine Project Pilot.
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Conduct developmental, operational, and project evaluation flight missions.
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Perform mission planning, including weather analysis, flight routing, and airspace coordination.
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Support aviation test planning and execution in coordination with engineers and test personnel.
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Prepare flight reports, evaluations, and technical documentation.
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Perform additional aviation-related duties such as assigned.
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This position requires one or more additional duties (Operations officer, Safety officer) as assigned by the Lead Pilot.
Supervisory Responsibilities
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This position will not have any direct reports.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Desired Flight Hour Experience:
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Previous flight test or RDT&E experience highly desired.
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Position requires operation of heavy multi-engine helicopters (i.e., gross takeoff weight in excess of 12,500 pounds).
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Total flight time: 1,500 hours total time
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(RW) Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 250 hours
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Night flight/NVG: 75 hours
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Instrument flight: 75 hours (minimum 10 hours actual IMC)
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Recent flight experience: 100 hours within the last 12 months.
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(FW) Pilot-in-Command (PIC) 250 hours
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Night flight: 75 hours
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Instrument flight: 75 hours (minimum 10 hours actual IMC)
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Recent flight experience: 100 hours within the last 12 months. Position requires operation of heavy multi-engine airplanes (i.e., gross takeoff weight in excess of 12,500 pounds).
Required Qualifications
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Applicants must be H-60M Instructor Pilot qualified.
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Applicant must be U.S. Department of War FW multi-engine qualified.
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Applicant must be able to complete physiological training (Hypobaric Chamber).
Additional Requirements:
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
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Subject to random drug testing.
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Temporary Duty (TDY) travel varies, approximately 30%.
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This position requires rotating shift work.
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This position requires unscheduled overtime work.
Required Documents:
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Resume detailing flight experience and qualifications.
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Pilot certificates and ratings
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Medical certification documentation
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Flight-hour documentation/logbooks
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Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms (DA form 759), or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate.
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Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
The H60M Instructor/Project Pilot and FW Project Pilot will work in an RDT&E Environment and will be evaluated on the following competencies consistent with the GS-2181 Aircraft Pilot series:
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Technical Competence
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Attention to Detail
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Oral Communication
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Planning and Evaluating
PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.
About Yulista
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Industry
Aviation
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Huntsville, AL, US
Year founded
2002