AH-64D/E
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The [Company] Company is looking for a Senior Production Pilot to support AH-64E Production Flight Testing. This is a full time position in Mesa, AZ.
Position Responsibilities:
Plans and conducts maintenance test flights for production aircraft to determine system functionality, aircraft performance and structural integrity of aircraft
Responsible for performing Maintenance Operational Checks (MOC),in-flight troubleshooting/verifications, and MTF of aircraft to ensure airworthiness upon completion of production build
Conduct briefings to flight crew members and maintenance personnel in support of the various MTP aircraft operations
Utilize the AH-64E IETM, AH-64E Maintenance Test Flight Manual, and the AH-64E Operators checklist to ensure safe flight operations
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
Successfully completed United States Army AH-64E Apache Aircraft Qualification Course (AQC) or a contractor equivalent training and qualification approved by the Government Flight Representative (GFR)
Successfully completed the AH-64 Aviation Maintenance Officers Course (AMOC) and Maintenance Test Pilot Course (MTPC) or have completed an equivalency evaluation conducted by the US Army Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization (DES) IAW DCMA Instruction 8210.1 (AR 95-20) and AR 95-1
FAA rated rotorcraft-helicopter pilot with commercial privilege
Possess a minimum of 1,000 flight hours as an AH-64D/E Pilot-In-Charge (PIC)
Possess a minimum of 100 flight hours as an AH-64D/E Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP)
Current Army or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Class II Flight Physical
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
Successfully completed US Army Aviation Life Support Equipment Officer Course
FAA Commercial Pilot - Airplane; Instrument Airplane ratings
Strong scheduling skills with the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
Meet currency requirements per AH-64D/E Aircrew Training Manual (ATM)
Previous MTP experience operating the AH-64E Apache in desert environments.
10+ years aviation maintenance experience
3+ years Aviation Life Support (ALSE) experience
Drug Free Workplace:[Company] is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Pay & Benefits:At [Company], we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The [Company] Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $205,700 - $278,300
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 21, 2026