CH-47 Flight Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF ALL CLASSIFICATIONS

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Operates motor vehicles, machines and special purpose equipment as required by the job assignment.

1. Performs prescribed cleaning, preservation and operator maintenance on vehicles, tools and equipment. Performs housekeeping duties in immediate work area.

1. Ensures that tools and equipment used by the employee in the classification areproperly calibrated.

1. When selected, attends schools and classes, which are designated by the Companyfor employees in the assigned classification.

1. Uses approved methods and publications in the performance of the assigned job.

1. Performs the duties of lower classified employees within the line of progression when assigned.

1. May be allowed to occasionally perform those assignments of employees holding the next higher classification in the line of progression in order to qualify for promotion except for Aircraft Mechanic to Aircraft Technical/NOT Inspector.

1. Completes and maintains records and reports as required by job assignment.

1. Demonstrates job procedures and assists in the on-the-job training (OJT) of employees within the classification as required.

1. Performs imaging technology (scanning and other related) functions as required bythe job assignment.

1. Disposes of hazardous materials related to job assignment.

1. Performs duties using automated equipment and software utilized in thefunctional assignment.

1. May remove and reinstall cowlings, panels and fairings necessary to gain access to work within his classification.

1. Employees assigned to the Flight-line will support the customer by assisting in untying or securing aircraft (meet and greet), summoning other assistance if needed or working issues within their assigned Classification.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

1. Read, write, speak and understand English.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent - General Educational Development (GED) certificate. This requirement is waived for employees with seniority dates prior to May 3, 1999.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be physically able to perform duties and responsibilities of the classification.

1. Must be able to work with required materials without debilitating irritation to skin, eyes or respiratory system while wearing the required personal protective equipment.
2. Additional documents required: Form 759, FAA class 2 medical and DD214 ( if applicable).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must have a valid state driver's license when required by job assignment.

1. Must obtain a valid government driver's license when required by job assignment.
2. Must obtain a valid commercial driver's license (COL) to include hazardousmaterial endorsement when required by job assignment.
3. Must obtain the level of Industrial Security Clearance required by the Government.

FLIGHT ENGINEER

Also, see General Requirements of All Classifications on page 3

SUMMARY: Performs in-flight duties aboard public use aircraft in support of contractual return to service / airworthiness inspection requirements, and assists maintenance test pilots (MTP) with determining / establishing airworthiness conditions. Performs major trouble shooting duties consistent with established contract and government standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs as flight crew in flight during day, night, and/ or Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC); including in-flight observation, troubleshooting, adjustments, and repair consistent with current contract and government procedures.
2. Reads and interprets aircraft systems gauges / indications, and communicates/ annotates them as directed by the pilot-in-command (PIC). Performs emergency actions from memory as specified in operator's checklists and Aircrew Training Modules.

1. Assist MTP's in determining airworthiness through detailed inspections prior to its release for customer use and maintains a high level of aircraft technical knowledge to accomplish this requirement.
2. Performs aircraft functional checks and Maintenance Operational Checks.

1. Uses tracking and balancing equipment, special tools, and test equipment necessary in the performance of functional assignments

1. Performs duties of aircraft mechanic, as required, during aircraft recoveries, MTF / MOC's, and

other maintenance events that require operation of the aircraft to perform and / or validate upon completion.

1. Operates towing equipment and/ or assists in aircraft towing operations.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs and maintains authorizations for APU run-ups, if authorized aircraft is equipped.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must hold, and maintain, a valid, current FAA Class II Medical Certificate, or as prescribed by service guidance. Notifies management immediately of any changes in medical status.

1. Must be able to safely climb, and work, in elevated areas for preflight/ post flight, where fall protection requirements are waived.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent - General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

1. Applicants must meet, and provide documentation, of at least one (1) of the following

aircraft qualification standards: Be a graduate of an Armed Service maintenance I maintainer qualification course specific to the requested model and design of aircraft, be a graduate of a factory sponsored training program, Level II OJT completion as an aircraft mechanic, or two (2) years of documented aircraft maintenance experience specific to the requested aircraft.

Applicants with an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license may reduce the aircraft-specific maintenance experience to one (1) year.

1. Documented flight experience with a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) flight hours in rotary wing aircraft, unless otherwise specified in AR 95-20, or have been trained using the applicable Service training program modified to the contract requirements if approved. When applying to CH-47 Flight Engineer positions, applicants must show five hundred (500) hours of rotary-wing flight experience. Waivers to this minimum may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

FLIGHT ENGINEER (CONTINUED)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must demonstrate, the ability to work as a flight crew with other classifications to enable a positive crew climate as specified in service guidance.

1. When required, operates independent of a lead; to include work assignment and logbook entries.

1. Must pass a contractor or military flight evaluation initially and annually thereafter.