Title:
VH-92 Test Pilot
KBR’s Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of Defense, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.
KBR is seeking an experienced VH-92 Test Pilot to join our aircrew services team supporting Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two One (HX-21) at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) in Patuxent River, MD. As part of the world’s largest independent flight test organization supporting both US Government and Commercial Agencies, you will be joining a highly talented and experienced KBR aircrew services team that has provided over 40 continuous years of Aircrew Project and Flight Test support at Patuxent River, MD. As a long-term incumbent and leader in DoD developmental flight test support, the selected applicant will work within the NAVAIR test community composed of government, military, contractor and industry personnel while supporting flight test.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct VH-92 developmental flight test operations in support of HX-21 at NAS Patuxent River.
- Develop comprehensive test plans, detailed test procedures, and mission profiles for assigned flight test objectives.
- Perform pre-flight mission planning, conduct mission briefings, and execute functional check flights, developmental, and engineering test flights.
- Collect and analyze flight test data, evaluate flight simulator device performance, and liaise with maintenance and engineering representatives.
- Deliver thorough post-flight debriefs, draft deficiency reports, and prepare formal documentation of results and recommendations.
- Supervise and mentor KBR rotary-wing aircrew supporting HX-21 operations, ensuring safe and effective execution of assigned missions.
- Participate in technical meetings, program reviews, and cross-functional discussions to advance test objectives.
- Support occasional training flights or test opportunities in other rotary-wing aircraft as directed.
- Travel as required in support of test activities at off-site locations.
Basic Qualifications
- Clearance & Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required; active Top Secret clearance.
- Education: Graduate of a qualified Test Pilot School (e.g., U.S. Naval TPS, USAF TPS, Empire, EPNER)
- Experience: Six (6) years of VH-92 (primary) or H-60 (alternate) experience, and at least two (2) years of RDT&E flight test experience.
- Flight Hours: Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours, including at least 150 hours in the VH-92, H-60, or similar rotary-wing aircraft.
- Certification(s): Past (required) or current (preferred) designation as a U.S. military rotary-wing Aircraft Commander; current or former designation as a Category C (or equivalent) developmental test pilot and NATOPS Instructor Pilot.
- Medical/Training: Must pass FAA Class II flight physical and complete Navy water survival and aviation physiology training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous HMX-1 Aircraft Commander experience
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior aircrew in a flight test environment.
- Familiarity with Navy/DoD developmental test organizations, processes, and reporting requirements.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week
Basic Compensation: $155,000-$230,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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