Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Test Pilot (AH-64E)
Salary: Negotiable dependent upon experience (tax free)
Location: Abu Dhabi
We currently have a vacancy to join a leading provider of comprehensive aviation services based in the Middle East, as a Maintenance Test Pilot (AH-64E). The role will be based in Abu Dhabi and offers a full relocation package for the successful candidate.
The company specialises in delivering customised aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, logistics and supply chain services to military and civil aviation customers across the region. Whilst their head office is based in Abu Dhabi, they have a number of operational facilities across various UAE military bases and aviation sites. The company plays a key role in supporting the UAE Armed Forces and other regional air forces. They support a wide range of both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft including military helicopters such as Black Hawks, Chinooks and Apaches as well as transport aircraft such as C130 Hercules. Their services include line and base maintenance, avionics, airframe and engine repair and comprehensive logistical support.
Reporting to the Maintenance Team Lead and Maintenance Manager to assist with: coordinating with Production Control for maintenance planning, schedules and unit (pilot and aircrew) support for maintenance operations when required. Responsible for conducting acceptance test flights, pre/post phase test flights, ground/flight maintenance operational checks, ground/flight evaluation and troubleshooting
Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all aircraft inspection procedures, maintenance practices, standards, and records comply with all FAA, EASA, Etc. TAMMS and the company's regulations.

• Performs as MTP on the concerned aircraft and serves as Pilot in command (PIC) in accomplishing maintenance test flights, acceptance flights, and support missions as prescribed by customer requirements.

• Obtains briefing information on purpose of flight test, weather, operation procedures, intelligence, and special instructions. Prepare flight plans considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, aircraft, crew capabilities, threats, operational / training requirements and flight procedures.

• Ensuring that all the concerned aircrafts are being maintained to airworthiness standards prescribed by applicable regulations, technical manuals, airworthiness directives, and good maintenance practices.

• Ensures the aircraft is pre-flight inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Inspect engines, fuselage, and control surfaces for mechanical and structural soundness. Inspect and test mission equipment for proper operation. Ensures that weight and balance is valid, fuel supply is adequate, plus survival and rescue equipment is properly stowed.

• Brief all crew members and non-crew members on safety, emergency procedures, and scope of mission. PIC and crew to accomplish assigned mission. Perform prescribed test maneuvers, instrument readings, records results and test specifications as prescribed by the contract or customer requirements.

• Test both normal and emergency functions of systems. Coordinate and direct flight phases of test or support missions with other aircraft. Maintain flight records and report observations made during mission. Conduct and supervise training of crew members. Instruct local national crew members in the operation and techniques of maintenance test flying. Orient and brief crew members and non-crew members on duties, r