The Department of the Army, U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, U.S. Army Redstone Test Center (RTC) is seeking an experienced Experimental Test Pilot Flight Instructor (TPFI) to join their team at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Maryland. This position offers a salary range of $143,913 – $197,200 per year.
About the Role
The Experimental Test Pilot Flight Instructor (TPFI) will serve as a key instructor at the United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS). Responsibilities include providing advanced instruction to experienced pilots, flight officers, and test engineers in the execution of aircraft and airborne systems flight tests. The role also involves instructing on sophisticated aircraft systems, including weapons systems, electro-optical sensors, and threat countermeasure suites. The TPFI will act as a subject matter expert, advising management on complex issues, conducting special studies, proposing solutions, and representing the command. Additionally, the position requires managing project and program requirements, objectives, and metrics, while resolving conflicts related to schedules, funding, and resources.
Requirements
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Must be a U.S. Citizen.
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
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Requires a background investigation and credit check.
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
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Subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
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Requires a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
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Appointment is subject to a one-year probationary period.
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Must meet position requirements for Test and Evaluation certification within 60 months of entrance on duty.
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Requires completion of a pre-employment physical examination and an annual examination thereafter.
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Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
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Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
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Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Qualifications
Certificates and Ratings
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Must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating.
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Must possess an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating.
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Pilot certificate must include ratings appropriate to the work of the position.
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Willing and able to obtain a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations.
Flight Experience
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Total flight time: 1750 hours
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Pilot in command: 1150 hours
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Night flying: 75 hours
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Heavy multi-engine airplane/heavy helicopter: 500 hours (heavy defined as gross takeoff weight in excess of 12,500 pounds)
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100 hours of flying time in the last 12 months (can be achieved in fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft).
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Documentation of flight hours must be provided at the time of application.
Specialized Experience
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One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 or GS-13 grade level, including:
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Conducting flight tests to evaluate the performance of substantially modified aircraft.
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Instructing personnel to successfully deliver aviation test curriculum.
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Managing aviation programs to align resources with organizational objectives.
Education
Substitution of education for experience is not permitted for this position.