See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Duties

Plan and execute F-35A/B/C acceptance check flights in accordance with agency instructions, performing duties that support the performance of FAR 42.302(a) 38 responsibilities. Responsible for planning, briefing, flying, and debriefing the associated mission sets. Scheduling of USG pilot support of up to 20 International (OCONUS) support trips per year. Management and annual update of Local Operating Procedures (LOP) documents for multiple international locations. Serve as the technical expert on F-35 Production Flight Operations in interactions with outside agencies such as the JSF Program Office, the US Services, Lockheed Martin, Pratt and Whitney, and others as appropriate. Ensure that supporting USG pilots are specifically trained (local procedures, required local area orientation flights, other legally required academic training. New pilot training coordination and management.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Security Requirements: Critical Sensitive with Top Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must file an annual financial statement.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis testing to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• This position requires a first class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations prior to employment.

Qualifications

Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Minimum eligibility requirements for positions in this occupation are based on possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates and/or appropriate military ratings, meeting the applicable flight hour requirements, and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the positions. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. To qualify for an Aircraft Pilot position your resume and supporting documentation must support A and B below: A. Certificates and Ratings: For all grade levels and specializations, candidates must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating. Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. B. Minimum Flight Hour Requirements: The following flight hour requirements apply to all applicants: Total Flight Time (1500 hrs) -- Flight time as pilot-in-command or copilot in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement. For in service placements actions, up to one-fourth of the total flight hours may by waived for candidates who have demonstrated possession of the knowledge and skills needed to perform the work, provided: They hold the certificates and ratings required; They have acquired the pilot-in-command hours and flight hours in other categories essential to performance of the work; They meet the requirements in terms of level and quality of experience; and Their flying history indicates they are qualified for the position. Pilot-In-Command (250 hrs) -- Only flight hours acquired as pilot-in-command are creditable. Night Flying (75 hrs) -- For in service placement actions at the GS-11 level and above, 25 hours may be waived if the candidate demonstrates the ability to perform the work To qualify for a Flight Test Pilot, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: At least 1,750 hours of total flight time AND planning and managing aircraft for flight test operations, providing oversight and technical guidance for air crews in accordance with ground and flight risk regulations. Experience as technical authority on aircraft flight and ground operation matters pertaining to aerospace systems, equipment products, and manufacturing processes. Planning and managing aircraft for flight test operations, providing oversight and technical guidance for air crews in accordance with ground and flight risk regulations.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DCMA - CENTRAL REGION 1523 W Central Rd Bldg 203 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 US
• Name: DHRSStaffing DCMA Central
• Phone: 614 692-6765
• Email: [email protected]