Maintenance Test Pilot

Performs test flights and demonstrates aircraft proficiency upon completion of aircraft maintenance or modifications on aircraft.

Determines in accordance with publications and procedures the airworthiness of aircraft prior to release for flight.

Performs troubleshooting procedures of aircraft on the ground and during flight and makes appropriate write-ups or gives verbal instructions to correct deficiencies.

Verifies forms and records used in the performance of maintenance to ensure they comply with work performed prior to ground or flight checks.

Run-up aircraft for alert status, as required, as well as perform launch and recovery operations for host nation flights.

Deploys in country, when required, to support contract requirements when maintenance test flights are anticipated.

Interprets meteorological data as it pertains to filing a flight plan for the navigational course of flight needed for a sortie and files a flight plan for all flights using authorized processes.

Ensures proper documentation is chronicled.

Capable of computing and annotating weight and balance logs for the aircraft.

Performs within the broad guidelines of duties and responsibilities with a significant choice of methods.

Retains the authority to select and implement goals and objectives within the execution of duties and responsibilities.

Directs interface with the PM, TL, PC, QC, and RSLFAC MTPs.

Responsible for flight safety, crew member currency, disposition of final MTF status ensuring aircraft airworthiness is validated.