USNTPS Rotary Wing Experimental Flight Test Instructor

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KBR's Defense Systems Engineering Division is seeking a United States Naval Test Pilot School Rotary Wing Experimental Flight Test Instructor to support tasking at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) for the United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) in Patuxent River, MD. As part of the world’s largest independent flight test organization supporting both U.S. 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 Test Aircrew support for NAVAIR.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as an Experimental Flight Test Instructor in the Rotary Wing department.
• Works within the USNTPS environment composed of government, military, contractor, and industry personnel while supporting flight test instruction. USNTPS currently operates thirteen types, models, and series of aircraft.
• Provides all aspects of flight test instruction in support of current curriculum requirements and will work as part of the team in educating aviators and engineers in the design, risk management, execution, and communication of aircraft and systems testing for combat.
• The candidate must be able to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in technical report writing.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Clearance & Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen. Must be able to obtain and maintain secret-level security clearance.  The Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Experience and Flight Hours:

• At least 3 years of related experience, including at least two (2) years of test-oriented experience
• Previous qualification as a Military Aviator
• Flight Hours: A minimum of 1500 flight hours in helicopters is required and must be able to pass the physical and training qualification requirements to provide contract aircrew support, including completion of survival and aviation physiology training.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering discipline from an accredited US institution. 
• Must be a graduate of one of the following test pilot schools: USNTPS, USAFTPS, ETPS, or EPNER Test Pilot School.

Certifications:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a FAA Class II medical certificate.
• Must have an FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot certificate (Rotorcraft-Helicopter, Instrument Helicopter)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• The candidate should be experienced specifically in complex, modern, integrated aircraft systems.
• At least one (1) year of instructor pilot experience.
• A master’s degree.
• Recent flying experience preferred.

KBR Benefits​: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 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.​

Inclusion and Diversity at KBR​: At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations.  Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems.  We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.  We Deliver – Together. #LI-ML1

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