**Description**
Leidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engineering, and the health industries.
The QRC Airborne ISR Systems Division of the Airborne Solutions Group of Leidos currently has an opening for a **UH-72 Aircraft Functional Check Pilot/Instructor Pilot (FCP/IP)** supporting the Army National Guard (ANG) Aviation Training Services and Operational Support (ATSOS) program in **Gypsum, CO** . Leidos is the prime contractor providing flight training, simulation training, classroom instruction and schoolhouse support activities including the One Army School System (OASS) integration, and Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) maintenance for platforms and simulation devices in use or anticipated to be in use by the Army National Guard.
This individual will join our team as a UH-72 Aircraft FCP/IP in direct support of the AATS. Functional Check Pilots perform flights and ground checks to validate airworthiness according to the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) requirements. The FCP will be required to be a qualified instructor pilot. When the FCP is not performing FCP duties they will perform IP duties. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience supporting the ATSOS program.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Perform Check Flights to determine compliance with contractual requirements, such as Acceptance Check Flights (ACFs) and Functional Check Flights (FCFs), which include:
+ Any flight performed to accept or functionally check new aircraft.
+ Any flight performed to accept or functionally check accomplishment of depot maintenance, contract maintenance, organic maintenance, or modification.
+ Any flight performed to determine whether an aircraft or its various components are functioning according to predetermined specifications when subjected to the flight environment.
+ Conduct Functional Check Flights to accept or check accomplishment of maintenance or Modifications.
+ Conduct Functional Check Flights to determine aircraft and component functionality according to predetermined specifications while subjected to the flight environment.
+ Conduct Ground Run and Functional Check Flight (05-60-00) IAW:
+ EC-145/BK-117 C2, Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM)
+ EC-145/BK-117 C2, Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM)
+ EC-145/BK-117 C2, Pilot’s Checklist (RFMCL)
+ EC-145/BK-117 C2, Master Servicing Manual (MSM)
+ Turbomeca USA, Engine Manuals, Arriel 1E2
+ TDM 2242, EC145 Application Notes Rev D1.
+ Maintain training records on formal course students and in ATP records as required for unit, readiness level (RL) progression trainees.
+ Provide instruction and evaluation to student pilots IAW Training Support Packages for AATS approved courses of instruction.
+ Conduct daily academic instruction of approved POI (Aircraft Qualification Course, Instructor Pilot Course, Aircraft Standardization Course, Maintenance Test Pilot Course).
+ Facilitate pre-mission planning and after-action reviews for all flights and simulation periods conducted.
+ Complete all aircrew training program (ATP) requirements IAW DCMA INST 8210-1C, AR 95-1, and the applicable dATM. Contract pilot shall participate in No-notice evaluation program.
+ Coordinate daily tasks and requirements (examples are work schedules, leaves, etc.) of contract employees to meet AATS missioned training requirements and schoolhouse accreditation as directed by AATS chains of command.
+ Responsible for compliance with appropriate Army, National Guard and AATS policies, procedures and regulations.
+ Coordinate with the GFR to ensure all contractors are qualified to perform aviation-training tasks IAW DCMA INST 8210.1D
+ Report Instructor Flight and Operation data in the Task Order Monthly Report.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years’ experience; or a Bachelors Degree and 8 years’ experience; or a Masters degree and 6 years’ experience
+ Candidate will be certified in DCMA INST 8210-1C to be qualified in mission, type, design, and if appropriate, series of aircraft and have no less than 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time with 300 hours in similar type aircraft for which duties will be performed.
+ Instructor Pilot experience with minimum of 250 military IP Flight Hours and/or 2 yrs IP experience at any USAACE approved or OASS accredited program. Flight time and operational experience, will be considered to meet experience stated above based on a records review by the GFR IAW DCMA INST 8210-1C.
+ USAACE/AATS (or equivalent Army approved NET) qualified IP in type aircraft for which duties will be performed.
+ Instructor Training Course (ITC) or ABIC qualified; or successfully graduate from a AATS provided ABIC course within 12 months of contractor employee start date.
+ FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
+ FAA Second Class flight physical required. Army Contractor pilots have the option of maintaining either an annual FAA Second Class Medical Certificate or an Army Class 2 FDME (DCMA 8210.1C, para 4.3.5.1.2).
+ Experience as an SP, IE and/or IP in a OASS school, MTOE or TDA organization at the company and/or battalion level.
+ Instrument Flight Examiners (IE), Standardization Instructor Pilots (SP), Instructor Pilots (IP), and Maintenance Evaluators (ME) designations apply only to contractor pilots (Army) contracted for the sole purpose of conducting aircraft qualification training and administration of the Aircrew Training Program (ATP). Contractor pilots in these designated positions shall meet all Army initial aircraft qualifications and recurrent training requirements per AR 95-1 and the applicable aircraft Digital Aircrew Training Module (dATM) (DCMA 8210.1C, para 4.3.4.3).
+ Must meet instructor qualification requirements IAW TR 350-10, TR 350-70.
+ Candidate performing flight operations in the role of UH-72 Aircraft Functional Check Pilot/Instructor Pilot (FCP/IP) shall adhere to minimum qualifications as prescribed by DCMA INST 8210.1C.
+ Candidate shall meet all Army initial aircraft qualifications and recurrent training requirements per AR 95-1 and the applicable aircraft Digital Aircrew Training Module (dATM) (DCMA 8210.1C, para 4.3.4.3).
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance; an interim Secret level security clearance is acceptable to begin work.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Products.
+ IP experience at EAATS, HAATS, WAATS or U.S. Army Aviation Training Center.
+ Previous ACT-E qualification and sustainment training IAW TC 3-04.11.
+ Graduate of the Army Maintenance Test Pilot Course or complete an equivalency evaluation conducted by the Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization (DES), U.S. Army Aviation Warfighting Center, Ft. Rucker, AL 36362-5000.
**Pay Range:**
Pay Range $97,500.00 – $176,250.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00120511
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.