Aircraft Pilot (Helicopter) (Direct Hire)

This position is located within the Aircraft Operations Division (AOD). As a Helicopter Pilot/ Ground Safety Officer (GSO), you will pilot aircraft used in research, development, flight training, and test programs. Also serves as the airport liaison for AOD.

Maintains expertise in areas of ground safety, aircraft maintenance, and flight operations to evaluate critical issues related to the safe operation of aircraft.

Ensures compliance with established procedures and safety guidelines, and makes recommendations to management, as necessary, concerning any safety issues through observation and review of ongoing flight operations.

Organizes and chairs ground safety meetings and provides representation at Center/Agency/government/industry meetings and boards, as required.

Serves as an investigator or a member of an investigation team for aviation/aviation ground mishaps or close calls, and conducts follow-up inspections on reported discrepancies.

Serves as a rotary-wing instructor pilot. Proactively maintains all pilot qualifications and proficiency requirements. Conducts annual egress, emergency procedures training, and Crew Resource Management training.