WASS Pilot - RW - ME

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The Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) program, an AAR business, headquartered in Rockledge, FL, provides global, world-class expeditionary and conventional aviation solutions to the US Department of State Air Wing.

Role Description: 

Serve as the Chief of Standards representative in interpreting and implementing the organizations Aircrew Training Program, ATP, with respect to maintenance. Will manage the WASS Aircrew Maintenance Standardization Program Globally. Perform Maintenance Test Flights, Maintenance Test Pilot Evaluations, and Maintenance Pilot Training; to include the management of the Air Crew Training, ATP. Assists with the updates of aviation references and publications and assisting with the introduction of new aircraft types to the Air Wing, as required. This position will be located at Patrick AFB but must have the ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 90 days annually at 10-30 day intervals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the WASS Aircrew Maintenance Standardization Program Globally.
• Conduct training and evaluations of Rotary Wing Maintenance Pilots, MP and MEs CONUS and the evaluation of MPs and MEs in deployed locations to include maintenance standardization program oversight at those deployed locations.
• Ensure all MP-MEs are fully integrated into the Aircrew Training Program, ATP. - Ensure compliance with all Operations directives, Aircrew Training Manuals, ATM, and ATP requirements.
• Responsible for standardization administrative duties, i.e. flight records, AWIS, Reports, publications, and references.
• Single point of contact for Maintenance Test Pilot standardization
• Perform operational checks, routine maintenance, and maintenance test flights to ensure the airworthiness of the fleet.
• Participate in the selection and training process of new Maintenance Pilots and Maintenance Examiners to the Program.
• Instructor Pilot assignment incident to environment.
• Maintain NVG currency and Instrument proficiency.
• Serve as a member of the Standardization Committee, and as such must be able to provide guidance to all MPs-MEs as well as recommendations for improvement and modification to the existing ATP to ensure compliance with current and future mission requirements.
• Monitor flight instruction, to include standardization of transitions, annual proficiency reviews, and flight evaluations.
• Conduct academic and hands-on performance training and administer evaluations to ensure crew-member proficiency and standardization of training in addition to maintaining IATFs and completing required AWIS entries.
• Position requires a U.S. security clearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.
• MP-ME documented civil or military maintenance test pilot course completion.
• 1,500 total rotary wing flight hours including 500 hours of turbine engine time.
• Night Vision Goggle, NVG, qualified and at least 300 hours of NVG experience.
• 100 hours maintenance pilot time.
• ·      Position requires the ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. security clearance.
•        Any physical abilities required for the job (Refer to the Physical Demands section of the JD).

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salaried Position.
• 40 hour work schedule.
• Competitive salary and bonus package.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Preferred:

• Prior MP-ME Experience.
• Prior UH-60, UH-1, A/C types.
• Prior MP-ME Experience. 
• Prior Experience developing and updating RW Aviation SOPs, Flight Manual, Courseware.

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