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Yulista

Helicopter Pilot - Maintenance Test Pilot (UH-60)

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Yulista

US · Full-time · $143,000 – $187,000

About this role

In this role, you will operate rotary-wing aircraft in support of system integration, experimentation, and operational testing. You will play a key part in advancing Army aviation capabilities. Candidates who hold fixed-wing qualifications may support additional aircraft platforms.

Serve as a UH-60 Maintenance Test Pilot and Project pilot on UH-60 L/M aircraft. Conduct developmental, operational, and project evaluation flight missions. Perform mission planning, including weather analysis, flight routing, and airspace coordination.

Support aviation test planning and execution in coordination with engineers and test personnel. Prepare flight reports, evaluations, and technical documentation. Perform additional aviation-related duties as assigned.

Maintain required medical certification and flight currency. Work in an RDT&E environment evaluated on technical competence, attention to detail, oral communication, and planning and evaluating. Apply technical skill, flight discipline, and mission-focused mindset to a high-impact aviation program.

Requirements

  • Current FAA First- or Second-Class Medical Certificate
  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or higher with appropriate ratings (multi-engine, instrument, helicopter)
  • UH-60 MTP Qualified
  • Total flight time: 1,500 hours
  • Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 250 hours
  • Night flight: 75 hours
  • Instrument flight: 75 hours (minimum 10 hours actual IMC)
  • Recent flight experience: 100 hours within the last 12 months

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a UH-60 Maintenance Test Pilot and Project pilot on UH-60 L/M aircraft
  • Conduct developmental, operational, and project evaluation flight missions
  • Perform mission planning, including weather analysis, flight routing, and airspace coordination
  • Support aviation test planning and execution in coordination with engineers and test personnel
  • Prepare flight reports, evaluations, and technical documentation
  • Maintain required medical certification and flight currency
  • Perform additional aviation-related duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Salary Range: $143,000 – $187,000 annually
  • Compensation based on relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity
  • Temporary Duty (TDY) travel approximately 25%