Test Pilot Flight Instructor
Department of the Army
U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command
U.S. Army Redstone Test Center
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Summary
About the Position: This Test Pilot Flight Instructor NH-04 position is located at the U.S. Army Redstone Test Center, Aviation Flight Test Directorate, with a duty location of Patuxent River, Maryland in St. Mary's County. (merit)
Recruitment incentive or relocation incentive may be authorized if it is determined to be in the best interests of the Government.
Duties
- Serve the U.S. Army as a staff member of United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS). Serve as liaison between the two services to coordinate all issues/agreements regarding Army obligations to the USNTPS curriculum.
- Represent the command in working to solve specific problems related to aviation flight testing. Fly inexperienced personnel for the purpose of aviation familiarization and orientation.
- Deliver curriculum instruction to personnel assigned to the United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) courses of instruction.
- Instruct future flight test pilots and engineers in methods to safely and efficiently test substantially modified military aircraft and weapons systems.
- Provide written and oral feedback to students on the syllabus events to include written and oral reports.
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.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Test and Evaluation Certification within 60 months of entrance on duty.
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
- Business travel is required up to 25%. Travel may include OCONUS locations.
- 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 position requires a satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical exam.
Salary
$142,488 to - $195,200 per year
Announcement Number: SDSE259950492378
Announcement Open Date: 13 August 2025
Announcement Close Date: 29 August 2025
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posted 15 August