HH-60 FCF Flight Engineer/SMA

JOB SUMMARY

The HH-60W FCF Flight Engineer supports/performs Functional Check Flights (FCFs), Operational Check Flights (OCFs), maintenance flight tests, Acceptance Test Profiles (ATPs), and aircraft recoveries or deliveries IAW T.O. 1H-60(H)G-6CF-1 and T.O. IH-60(H)G-6CL-1, as appropriate.

FCF flights are required after certain repairs have been completed to ensure the aircraft is airworthy and mission capable. FCFs are very time-consuming and detailed.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• System checkout during ground and flight operations and post-maintenance Functional Check Flight (FCF) as required.
• Perform other ground runs and maintenance flights as directed by the RQS/CC and support post-modification flight test activities as directed by the SPO, ACC, or MAJCOM.
• May be requested to accompany USAF personnel on deployments to perform FCFs and related tasks.
• May be tasked to perform instructional duties to support USAF personnel with basic aircraft currency (i.e. takeoff/landing, instruments and emergency procedure training) or basic FCF qualification training.
• Perform specific maneuvers during daylight visual conditions with a minimum of a three-man crew (two (2) pilots and one (1) engineer) that will permit the evaluation of all aircraft systems.
• Night flights may be conducted under nighttime visual flight rules and visual meteorological conditions to evaluate cockpit night vision imaging systems lighting.
• Ferry flights may be conducted under day or night Instrument Flight Rules are authorized.

WHY WORK FOR GMRE?

GMRE is a small veteran owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed.

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.