Title: Pilot, RW MP (H-60) WASS – Iraq
Location: Iraq
Job Number: 12895
SUMMARY:
Provide rotary wing operational support for the Department of State INL/A program in support of the US Embassy, Iraq. This position is based in Iraq on a 90/30 rotation schedule.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare or supervise preparation of flight plans, considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, range, weight, airport facilities and navigation aids.
Supervise or accomplish the aircraft preflight inspection and preparation.
Determine aircraft weight and balance is within prescribed limits.
Ensure maintenance of all aircraft are in compliance set forth by appropriate maintenance manuals, operations directives, FAA compliance directives and contractual readiness rates.
Perform operational checks, routine maintenance, and maintenance test flights to ensure the airworthiness of the fleet.
Fly both single and multi-ship day, night, and Night Vision Goggle (NVG) missions, primarily under Visual Meteorological Conditions.
Maintain NVG currency and Instrument proficiency.
Assist as an advisor to the maintenance standardization program.
Ensure compliance with all INL/A Operations directives, Aircrew Training Manuals (ATM), and ATP requirements.
Responsible for standardization administrative duties, i.e. flight records, AWIS, Reports, publications and references.
Supervise the crew on a daily basis.
Perform routine OCONUS travel and within CONUS travel as required.
Perform other aviation duties as assigned.
Perform other aviation duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
+ High school diploma or GED.
+ FAA Commercial and Instrument Airman’s Certificate Rotorcraft Helicopter.
+ FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
+ Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
+ 1,500 total rotary wing flight hours including 500 hours of turbine engine time.
+ Night Vision Goggle (NVG) qualified and 300 hours of NVG experience.
+ Requires 50 hours of RW maintenance pilot time or prior designation as a military Functional Check Pilot/ Maintenance Test Pilot time.
+ Qualification in the applicable aircraft H-60 or equivalent.
+ This role requires the employee to be fully vaccinated against COVID.
PREFERRED:
Prior military pilot and/or pilot support on the DoS INL/A program.
Documented civil or military maintenance test pilot course completion.
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.