Title: Pilot FW DHC-8 MP WASS – Qatar
Location: Iraq
Job Number: 13000
AAR Corporation has career opportunities for aviation professionals with DHC-8 experience to support our Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) program in an OCONUS, austere location. Qualified candidates must be US Citizens able to obtain a security clearance (preference for cleared candidates). Work is estimated to begin in January 2022.
SUMMARY:
Performs routine acceptance test of aircraft following corrective maintenance. Must be proficient in international flight operations and environments: day, night, and IFR conditions. This is a permanent position based in AUAB. Complete fixed wing aircraft (DHC-8) qualification training then travel to AUAB. Provide fixed wing operational support for the Department of State INL/A program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Responsible for all matters pertaining to maintenance operations.
+ Ensures maintenance of all aircraft are in compliance set forth by appropriate maintenance manuals, operations directives, FAA compliance directives and contractual readiness rates.
+ Successfully complete all no-notice flight evaluations and exams in his/her primary aircraft.
+ Remains fully qualified in aircraft and perform as a crew member when necessary.
+ Tests aircraft to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability.
+ Operates models of test aircraft during engineering flight tests, production acceptance, and flight test support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers.
+ Coordinates flight operations efforts.
+ Approves cockpit configuration.
+ Conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials, or other personnel aboard to exhibit aircraft performance, flying qualities and system capabilities.
+ Oversee maintenance operations, test fly and trouble shoot, manage maintenance flow.
+ Performs routine travel OCONUS and within CONUS as required
+ Position requires a U.S. Security clearance.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Required:
+ High school diploma or equivalent.
+ FAA Commercial and Instrument Airman’s Certificate Airplane MEL.
+ FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
+ Current FAA Class II Medical certificate.
+ Documented civil or military maintenance test pilot course completion.
+ Successful completion of FAA Type Rating Course in the selected type required before assignment
Preferred:
– FAA ATP rating
– FAA Type rating – FAA CFI/CFII/MEI
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Required:
Required:
+ 1500 total fixed wing flight hours including 500 hours of turbine multi-engine time
+ 250 multi-engine hours pilot in command time.
+ 50 flight hours of FW maintenance pilot time or prior designation as a military Functional Chec :ilot /Maintenance Test pilot.
+ Unrestricted type rating is required and will be obtained before or incident to assignment.
+ As a condition of employment, all candidates must be able to obtain a clearance, pass a physical to deploy, successfully complete a urinalysis and criminal background check and show proof of COVID 19 vaccination
Preferred:
+ Prior US Military FW Transport pilot and/or support on the DoS INL/A program.
+ FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
1. Focus on Results – Able to plan and organize work to achieve goals; achieves targeted results with minimal supervision; is accountable for own actions.
2. Communications – Possess excellent verbal & written communications skills; Provides timely, well organized verbal & written information that is audience appropriate; listens attentively to others and retains/processes information.
3. Teamwork – Builds alliances, partnerships & collaboration with others including those different from him/her; deals tactfully with others; assumes helps with a variety of team roles.
4. Strategic Planning & Decision-Making – Develops strategic short & long term plans; arranges priorities, distinguishing urgent, important and unimportant in order to meet goals & deadlines; consults & collaborates with appropriate people.
5. Initiative & Innovation – Generates new ideas personally & encourage team to do the same; stays up-to-date on technology & approaches to work; provides creative solutions & input when faced with challenges.
6. Interpersonal Relationships – Builds effective relationships with internal & external customers; ability to work independently and coordinate work with others; resolves conflicts in a professional manner.
7. Quality & Safety – Adheres to all safety & security policies and regulations; demonstrates quality work that is accurate, thorough & efficient.
8. Continuous Improvement – Examines personal & organizational processes, promotes opportunities for improvement; analyzes successes & failures to learn and improve.
9. Training & Development – Completes required & suggested training; shows eagerness and capacity to learn; receptive to coaching & feedback.
10. Integrity – Committed to passionately and consistently promoting a professional culture that is trustworthy, honest, socially responsible, and where differences are respected and valued.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.