Flight Test Pilot (Experimental)

About the Position: This position is located at the US Army Special Operations Aviation Command SIMO, Fort Campbell, KY 42223.

Performs experimental and developmental flight test on all current and tenure USASOC aircraft and simulators.

Trains, instructs, and evaluates junior test pilots; conducts pilot flight training and evaluations in accordance with SIMO and Army standards.

Supports aircraft maintenance and acquisition through development, acceptance, and ferry flights.

Test aircraft performance, flying qualities, and highly complex systems including weapons, EO sensors, and threat-countermeasures.

Serves on integrated product teams supporting numerous acquisition programs.

Plans and executes system integration aligned with Composite Risk Management and OMS/MP requirements.

Acts as a SME for program offices, advising on system capabilities, trade space and operational needs for SOF aviation.

Plans and executes experimental, developmental, and operational testing of aircraft and systems.

Conducts effectiveness, suitability, and acceptance evaluations to meet FUE milestones.

Leads all developmental flight testing for A/MH-6 aircraft and associated systems.

Oversees budget, personnel, safety, and timeliness; represents SIMO.

Develops test plans, reporting, and documentation with rigor; determines resources, test sites, support needs, data requirements and priorities