HH-60 FCF Flight Engineer

Position Overview

This is a Full-time role where the HH-60W FCF Flight Engineer supports and performs Functional Check Flights (FCFs), Operational Check Flights (OCFs), maintenance flight tests, Acceptance Test Profiles (ATPs), and aircraft recoveries/deliveries in accordance with T.O. 1H-60(H)G-6CF-1 and T.O. IH-60(H)G-6CL-1. FCF flights are required after certain repairs to ensure the aircraft is airworthy and mission capable.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct system checkout during ground and flight operations and perform post-maintenance Functional Check Flights (FCF) as required.
• Perform other ground runs and maintenance flights as directed by leadership and support post-modification flight test activities.
• Accompany USAF personnel on deployments to execute FCFs and related tasks when requested.
• Provide instructional support to USAF personnel for basic aircraft currency (takeoff/landing, instruments, and emergency procedures) and FCF qualification training.
• Execute specific maneuvers during daylight operations with a minimum three-man crew (two pilots and one engineer) to assess all aircraft systems.
• Conduct night flights under visual or instrument flight rules to evaluate cockpit night vision imaging systems lighting.
• Perform ferry flights under day or night Instrument Flight Rules when authorized.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal, customer service, organizational, analytical, time management, supervisory, and leadership abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with the flexibility to work in a high-paced, at times stressful, environment while maintaining a professional appearance.
• Previously qualified USAF HH-60G 1A1X1/1A9X1 (Flight Engineer/Special Mission Aviation) with at least 1,000 military flight hours.
• Successful completion of a formal USAF aircrew qualification-training course as required by AFI 10-220, with instructor status maintained if previously qualified.
• A minimum of 10 years of directly related professional/military HH-60G experience, including at least 7 years of progressive responsibility in flight operations and FCFs.
• High level of HH-60G systems knowledge and expertise, including detailed familiarity with the FCF process and applicable technical orders.
• Must possess an active U.S. SECRET clearance, meet eligibility requirements including U.S. Citizenship, and have a valid driver's license for company business.
• FAA Class II medical flight clearance and the physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Occasional travel required, with expectations to travel up to 2-3 weeks per year for meetings, trainings, and site visits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a rotary wing maintenance enlisted specialist or liaison. (Desired)
• Previous experience as a rotary wing maintenance/enlisted specialist. (Desired)

Benefits & Perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Vacation along with Paid Time Off (PTO) or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) as per state laws
• Paid holidays and life insurance for all permanent full-time employees

GMRE is a small veteran owned company that cares about its employees and is committed to equal opportunity employment.