Flight Test Pilot (Experimental)

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at the US Army Special Operations Aviation Command SIMO, Fort Campbell, KY 42223.

Duties

• Performs experimental and developmental flight test on all current and tenure USASOC aircraft and simulators.
• Trains, instructs, and evaluates junior test pilots; conducts pilot flight training and evaluations in accordance with SIMO and Army standards.
• Supports aircraft maintenance and acquisition through development, acceptance, and ferry flights.
• Test aircraft performance, flying qualities, and highly complex systems including weapons, EO sensors, and threat-countermeasures.
• Serves on integrated product teams supporting numerous acquisition programs.
• Plans and executes system integration aligned with Composite Risk Management and OMS/MP requirements.
• Acts as a SME for program offices, advising on system capabilities, trade space and operational needs for SOF aviation.
• Plans and executes experimental, developmental, and operational testing of aircraft and systems.
• Conducts effectiveness, suitability, and acceptance evaluations to meet FUE milestones.
• Leads all developmental flight testing for A/MH-6 aircraft and associated systems.
• Oversees budget, personnel, safety, and timeliness; represents SIMO.
• Develops test plans, reporting, and documentation with rigor; determines resources, test sites, support needs, data requirements and priorities

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Flight Hour Requirements: The following flight hour requirements apply to all applicants: Total Flight Time -- 1751 Pilot-In-Command -- 1150 Night Flying -- 75 Flying Time, Last 12 Months -- 100 Heavy Helicopter--500 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes. 1. Conducts advanced experimental and developmental flight testing of military aircraft and aviation systems as a pilot-in-command under demanding and high-risk flight conditions. 2. Analyze and interpreting complex flight test data to determine performance, stability, and safe operating limits. 3. Planning and executing comprehensive test programs, including developing test plans, determining data requirements, coordinating resources, and producing detailed technical reports. 4. Plans and executes system integration of aviation component systems and end item aircraft in concert with Composite Risk Management (CRM) integrated seamlessly into every facet of the programmatic process. 5. Ability to Lead Multidisciplinary teams and resolve complex aviation system issues affecting capability development. 6. Evaluate and mentor pilots in accordance with Army aviation standards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Grade: GS 14. . Apply by 2026-11-15 on USAJOBS.