FLIGHT TEST PILOT Jobs in USA | Redstone Arsenal Career

Duties

• Conduct flight tests evaluation for aircraft and aviation system acquisition programs.
• Conduct developmental flight tests that encompasses aircraft performance and flying qualities, aircraft systems performance and operations characteristics of new or modified military helicopters and airplanes.
• Conduct aircraft systems tests that include weapon systems, electro-optical sensors, and threat countermeasures suites.
• Create test plans and formal reports, rendering judgments regarding the performance, mission suitability and system safety of the tested aircraft or system.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
• Incumbent performs temporary duty away from Redstone Arsenal as directed, business travel is required up to 70% of the time.
• Selectee must have an Federal Aviation Administration Medical Certificate, Second Class or military equivalent.
• Must be a graduate of U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School or foreign equivalent.
• This is a drug testing designated position. Incumbent is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. The employee must meet DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• Incumbent must sign DD Form 2888 (Critical Acquisition Position Service Agreement) and execute, as a condition of employment, a written tenure agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years.
• Selectee must possess a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate and or the appropriate military rating.

QualificationsThis announcement uses the DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Career Path (NH) direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.Who May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts isCertificates And RatingsCandidates must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating; both meet the intent of the requirement. If an agency decides, for example, not to accept the military rating, the rationale for the decision should be based upon the requirements of the position and should be thoroughly described in agency operating material. For flight instructor positions, the FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating is also required. The pilot certificate must include the rating(s) appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. For example, a position that involves flying a multi-engine airplane to various destinations under instrument flight rules would require the Commercial Pilot Certificate with the airplane, multi-engine, and instrument ratings or appropriate U.S. military ratings. Positions that require flying or instructing in flying both airplanes and helicopters require a rating in both categories. Only those ratings necessary to perform the work are required.NOTE: Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. *You must submit supporting documentation for this requirement.This Position Has a Medical RequirementAt the time of initial appointment, candidates for all pilot positions must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; both meet the intent of the requirement.

• You must submit supporting documentation for this requirement.

Flight ExperienceCandidates must demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills required for the work by meeting certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recency of flight experience. The categories in which candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency relate to (1) the general knowledge and skills to pilot the aircraft, and (2) the specific knowledge and skills related to the particular position being filled. Only that flight experience that is directly related to the work of the position is required for purposes of establishing minimum eligibility.NOTE: The Command is in the process of requesting approval to waive and/or modify the OPM Qualifications Standard for the 2181 Occupational series which may impact the minimum eligibility requirements for this position. Until approval is granted, the minimum eligibility requirements listed below apply.Minimum Eligibility Requirement – Flight Experience- This position requires specialized flight experience. Applicants for this position must meet certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recent flight experience due to the hazardous nature of our operations. Minimum (IOR) individual occupational requirements are: 1). Total flight time 1750 hours, 2). Pilot in command 1150 hours, 3). Night flying 75 hours, 4). Heavy multi-engine airplane/heavy helicopter 500 hours (heavy is defined as gross takeoff weight in excess of 12,500 pounds), and 5). 100 hours of flying time in the last 12 months (Can be achieved in either fixed wing or rotary wing).(NOTE: documentation of flight hours must be provided at time of application).Please review the OPM qualification standard for specific flight requirements:In Addition To Meeting The Individual Occupational Qualification Requirements Above, To Qualify For This Position You Must Also Meet The Qualification Requirements Listed BelowSpecialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that includes: 1) Conduct aircraft systems tests that include factors such as; sophisticated weapons systems, electro-optical sensors, and threat countermeasure suites; and; 2) Gather information during flight tests such as; quantitative and qualitative data from which the performance and stability characteristics of the aircraft may be defined; and 3) Serve as a Rotary or Fixed Wing Flight Test Pilot for aviation system acquisition programs.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03 or GS-13).EducationSome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Additional information

• This announcement uses the DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Career Path (NH) direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
• The NH-04 band is equal to the GS-14 step 1 through GS-15 step 10. This position is subject to the NH-04 Non-Supervisory Professional/Evaluator/Tester/Analyst control point of the ATEC Control Point Policy at $151,145 per year (Includes locality pay).
• This position is a Critical Acquisition Position. Acquisition Corps membership verification is no longer necessary for placement and requests for waivers will no longer be entertained by the DACM office.
• You must sign a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You must attach to your application a copy of official flight records which may include: DA-759, DA-759-1, or equivalent.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a Career Program (CP-64) – Aviation position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identifiedDuties

  Conduct flight tests evaluation for aircraft and aviation system acquisition programs.
  Conduct developmental flight tests that encompasses aircraft performance and flying qualities, aircraft systems performance and operations characteristics of new or modified military helicopters and airplanes.
  Conduct aircraft systems tests that include weapon systems, electro-optical sensors, and threat countermeasures suites.
  Create test plans and formal reports, rendering judgments regarding the performance, mission suitability and system safety of the tested aircraft or system.

  Requirements

  Conditions of Employment

  Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
  Incumbent performs temporary duty away from Redstone Arsenal as directed, business travel is required up to 70% of the time.
  Selectee must have an Federal Aviation Administration Medical Certificate, Second Class or military equivalent.
  Must be a graduate of U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School or foreign equivalent.
  This is a drug testing designated position. Incumbent is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
  This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. The employee must meet DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
  Incumbent must sign DD Form 2888 (Critical Acquisition Position Service Agreement) and execute, as a condition of employment, a written tenure agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years.
  Selectee must possess a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate and or the appropriate military rating.

  Qualifications

  This announcement uses the DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Career Path (NH) direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

  Who May Apply: US Citizens

  In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

  Certificates And Ratings

  Candidates must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating; both meet the intent of the requirement. If an agency decides, for example, not to accept the military rating, the rationale for the decision should be based upon the requirements of the position and should be thoroughly described in agency operating material. For flight instructor positions, the FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating is also required. The pilot certificate must include the rating(s) appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. For example, a position that involves flying a multi-engine airplane to various destinations under instrument flight rules would require the Commercial Pilot Certificate with the airplane, multi-engine, and instrument ratings or appropriate U.S. military ratings. Positions that require flying or instructing in flying both airplanes and helicopters require a rating in both categories. Only those ratings necessary to perform the work are required.

  NOTE: Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. *You must submit supporting documentation for this requirement.

  This Position Has a Medical Requirement

  At the time of initial appointment, candidates for all pilot positions must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; both meet the intent of the requirement.

  You must submit supporting documentation for this requirement.

  Flight Experience

  Candidates must demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills required for the work by meeting certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recency of flight experience. The categories in which candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency relate to (1) the general knowledge and skills to pilot the aircraft, and (2) the specific knowledge and skills related to the particular position being filled. Only that flight experience that is directly related to the work of the position is required for purposes of establishing minimum eligibility.

  NOTE: The Command is in the process of requesting approval to waive and/or modify the OPM Qualifications Standard for the 2181 Occupational series which may impact the minimum eligibility requirements for this position. Until approval is granted, the minimum eligibility requirements listed below apply.

  Minimum Eligibility Requirement – Flight Experience- This position requires specialized flight experience. Applicants for this position must meet certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recent flight experience due to the hazardous nature of our operations. Minimum (IOR) individual occupational requirements are: 1). Total flight time 1750 hours, 2). Pilot in command 1150 hours, 3). Night flying 75 hours, 4). Heavy multi-engine airplane/heavy helicopter 500 hours (heavy is defined as gross takeoff weight in excess of 12,500 pounds), and 5). 100 hours of flying time in the last 12 months (Can be achieved in either fixed wing or rotary wing).

  (NOTE: documentation of flight hours must be provided at time of application).

  Please review the OPM qualification standard for specific flight requirements:

  In Addition To Meeting The Individual Occupational Qualification Requirements Above, To Qualify For This Position You Must Also Meet The Qualification Requirements Listed Below

  Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that includes: 1) Conduct aircraft systems tests that include factors such as; sophisticated weapons systems, electro-optical sensors, and threat countermeasure suites; and; 2) Gather information during flight tests such as; quantitative and qualitative data from which the performance and stability characteristics of the aircraft may be defined; and 3) Serve as a Rotary or Fixed Wing Flight Test Pilot for aviation system acquisition programs.

  This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03 or GS-13).

  Education

  Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

  Additional information

  This announcement uses the DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Career Path (NH) direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  The NH-04 band is equal to the GS-14 step 1 through GS-15 step 10. This position is subject to the NH-04 Non-Supervisory Professional/Evaluator/Tester/Analyst control point of the ATEC Control Point Policy at $151,145 per year (Includes locality pay).
  This position is a Critical Acquisition Position. Acquisition Corps membership verification is no longer necessary for placement and requests for waivers will no longer be entertained by the DACM office.
  You must sign a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years.
  Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  You must attach to your application a copy of official flight records which may include: DA-759, DA-759-1, or equivalent.
  You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
  This is a Career Program (CP-64) – Aviation position.
  Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.
  Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

  by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.

• Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.