Cruz Associates Inc. of Yorktown, VA has an open position for a MH-47 Senior Developmental Test Pilot. The job location is at Fort Campbell, KY in support of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR).

Scope:

Provide subject matter expertise for the MH-47 platform. Must be knowledgeable of aircraft level qualification requirements, and capable of interfacing effectively with aircraft subsystems and systems developers and airworthiness qualification engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical, analytical, and project management support for the integration of hardware and software applications.

• Interpret and refine user requirements and develop potential integration solutions.

• Develop concise and accurate performance specifications and procurement documents.

• Monitor cost, schedule and compliance with stated requirements.

• Recommend to Government Cell Lead appropriate courses of action should technical problems arise or user requirements change.

• Perform developmental and user acceptance flight tests for hardware and software systems and subsystems.

• Comply with all flight regulations, rules, and standards IAW latest version of DCMA INST 8210-1, AR 95-1, USASOC Sup 1 to AR 95-1, FM 3-04.11, 160th RTSOP, and applicable ARSOA series Aircrew Training Manual.

• Perform routine clerical administrative, and logistics tasks as required in support of the SIMO.

  Education and Experience-Required:

• Possesses a Secret or Interim Secret security clearance.

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience with military rotary wing aircraft.

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with current aircraft and aircraft related technical systems development, architecture and integration.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in development of systems design, systems applications, developmental and acceptance test including fielding and sustainment.

• Shall be qualified in the ARSOA MH-47 series rotary wing aircraft.

• Shall be a graduate of DoD course of instruction for Instructor Pilot or Maintenance Test Pilot.

• Minimum flight hours:

• Total Time 2500 hours on rotary wing aircraft

• Minimum of 1500 hours as Pilot In-Command (PIC)

• Minimum of 100 hours Night Vision Goggle

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.

  Education and Experience-Desired:

• Graduate of DoD Experimental Test Pilot Program.

• Minimum of 1000 hours as Rated Crew Member on ARSOA MH-47 series aircraft.