Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) - (Bell 407)
This role will be based for Serco in Abu Dhabi working for a UAE Government Customer. Australian Citizens preferred. Visa costs covered.
Responsible for conducting acceptance test flights, pre/post phase test flights, ground/flight maintenance operational checks, ground/flight evaluation and troubleshooting. Reports directly to the Maintenance Team Lead and Maintenance Manager. Assists with coordinating with Production Control for maintenance planning, schedules and unit (pilot and aircrew) support for maintenance operations when required.
Must be able to communicate well with others, instill a teamwork mentality, and lead by example.
Key Accountabilities
* Ensure all aircraft inspection procedures, maintenance practices, standards, and records comply with FAA, EASA, etc., TAMMS and company regulations.
* Perform as MTP and serve as Pilot in Command (PIC) in accomplishing maintenance test flights, acceptance flights, and support missions as prescribed by customer requirements.
* Obtain brief information on purpose of flight test, weather, operation procedures, intelligence, and special instructions. Prepare flight plans considering altitude, terrain, weather, aircraft, crew capabilities, threats, operational/training requirements and flight procedures.
* Ensure aircraft are maintained to airworthiness standards prescribed by applicable regulations, technical manuals, airworthiness directives and good maintenance practices.
* Ensure the aircraft is pre‐flight inspected, loaded, equipped and manned for mission; inspect engines, fuselage, control surfaces for mechanical and structural soundness; test mission equipment; ensure weight and balance is valid, fuel supply adequate and survival and rescue equipment properly stowed.
* Brief all crew members and non‐crew members on safety, emergency procedures, and scope of mission. PIC and crew to accomplish assigned mission. Perform prescribed test maneuvers, instrument readings, record results and test specifications as prescribed by the contract or customer requirements.
* Test both normal and emergency functions of systems; coordinate and direct flight phases with other aircraft; maintain flight records; report observations; conduct and supervise training of crew members; instruct local national crew members in operation and techniques of maintenance test flying; orient and brief crew members on duties, responsibilities, flight operation, and mission profile.
* Perform limited duties of technical inspector, inspecting maintenance and modification actions on assigned aircraft.
* Assist as needed in troubleshooting and use of test equipment and in identifying needed components or test equipment.
Specific Requirements
* Minimum of 5 years aviation maintenance experience.
* FAA, EASA, etc., or equivalent military training certificates. Military or commercial aircraft maintenance school or course required.
* Graduate of AMOC Phase I course and the concerned aircraft MTPC (AMOC Phase II) or equivalents.
* Must be able to attain and maintain a local military flight physical (class I), equivalent to the FAA (class II).
* Minimum 1,000 hours first pilot time (PIC) and 200 hours MTP in Bell 407.
* Strong knowledge of FAA, EASA, etc., and/or equivalent Army maintenance practices including The Army Maintenance Management System for Aviation (TAMMS-A), Aeronautical Equipment Maintenance Management Procedures, and ATP Aviation Maintenance.
* Proven technical experience on air platforms from one of the following nations – UAE, US, Australia and/or South Korea.
* Must be able to pass a hands‐on flight evaluation.
* Valid pilot license with Test Pilot rating.
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