The posting
The UH-60 M MTP - Maintenance Test Pilot (UH-60) 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.
- Interpret meteorological data as it pertains to filing a flight plan for the navigational course of flight needed for a mission or sortie.
- File flight plans for all flights using authorized navigational processes.
- Compute weight and balance logs for the aircraft being flown.
- Initiate and complete all military flight or maintenance forms to document maintenance test flight completion and discrepancies.
- Communicate, troubleshoot, advise and work side by side with military pilots and technicians.
- Determine in accordance with publications and procedures the airworthiness of aircraft prior to release for flight.
- Communicate, troubleshoot, advise and work side by side with military pilots and technicians.
- 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.
- Run-up aircraft for alert status to perform test on modifications.
- Deploy when required to support contract requirements when maintenance test flights are anticipated.
- Ferry flights as assigned
- As qualified may perform as site safety specialist and/or additional duties safety officer functions.
- May support AS9100-AS9110 internal audits, corrective action requests, assist section, department, and/or program in developing plans to correct identified shortfalls.
- May assist with continual improvement initiatives.
- As qualified may perform Chief or Lead pilot duties as designated by the Site Supervision.
- Must be capable of Aircraft Technical Inspection (TI) as additional duty.
- Plan and conduct aircraft technical inspections.
- Inspect power plant hot section, cold section and accessory modules.
- Provide technical guidance to repairs performing aircraft and subsystem maintenance techniques and safety procedures.
- Maintains technical library, inspect systems, subsystems, and components according to applicable technical publications and checklists before, during and after airplane maintenance and modifications.
- Evaluate operational readiness of aircraft and recommend corrective action.
- Inspect crash-damaged aircraft and estimates time, parts and costs to repair.
- Evaluate maintenance operations and facilities for compliance with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety procedures, and operational policies.
- Performs maintenance trend analysis and applies production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures to aircraft maintenance operations.
- Perform other qualified duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements for Hire:
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 1000 hours of PIC preferred.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of aviation maintenance experience required.
- Proficient in flying operations of the (UH60 M) aircraft.
- Completed military flight and applicable training courses as required IAW 95-20
- Satisfactorily completed a proficiency check within the previous 12 months.
- Successfully complete initially and annually thereafter an Army or FAA Class II flight physical.
- Possess an instrument rating on their FAA Commercial Certificates.
- Possess a current valid Army or FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
- Successfully completed Army Maintenance Test Pilots Course (MTPC) or complete an equivalency evaluation IAW AR 95-1 and 95-20.
- Successfully completed the US Army Aircraft Maintenance Officers Course (AMOC) Phase II or complete an equivalency evaluation IAW AR 95-1 and 95-20.
- Active Secret Clearance required and the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.
- Demonstrated proven and verifiable aviation experience including ethics, ability and professionalism of the highest standards are required for this position.
- Must have demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written. Must be fluent in the English language.
- Working knowledge for operating navigational and communication equipment installed on the aircraft.
- Capable of computing and annotating weight and balance logs for the aircraft.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
- May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
- May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
- May be exposed to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
- Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
- Must be able to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
- Must be physically capable of climbing vertical ladders or built-in aircraft steps to heights of 10-12 feet.
- May be exposed to chemical mist, gas, vapors, ultra-violet and infrared radiation.
- May be required to lift to 50 pounds to a height of four (4) feet and be required to lift to 20 pounds to a height of seven (7) feet.
- May be exposed to certain obstructions on the surface as well as ladders, stairs, etc.
- May be exposed to rapid or extreme temperature changes.
Salary and Other Compensation: The annual starting hourly rate for this position is $49.90 per hour.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401k retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 80 hours of vacation accrued on your anniversary, up to 56 hours of sick leave annually (accrued weekly), and 11 paid holidays.
Compensation Details:
$49.90
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
11/05/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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