Rotary Wing Pilot

About AAR Corp, a global aviation services provider to commercial and government customers, we are seeking an experienced Rotary Wing Pilot to join our team in Iraq. This is a full-time position with exempt overtime status.

**Job Summary**

We are looking for a highly skilled Rotary Wing Pilot to conduct test flights, assess aircraft performance, and evaluate airworthiness. The ideal candidate will have 1500 total rotary wing flight hours, including 500 hours of turbine engine time, and be qualified in the UH-60 A/L/M, MH-60 series, SH-60 series, or HH-60 Series.

The salary for this position is estimated to be around $120,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Conduct test flights and demonstrate aircraft proficiency upon completion of maintenance or modifications

• Perform duties as a Line Pilot in Command

• Analyze meteorological data for filing a flight plan for the required navigational course of a mission or sortie

• File flight plans for all flights using approved navigational processes

• Calculate weight and balance logs for the aircraft being flown

• Collaborate with mechanics and technicians to communicate, troubleshoot, and advise

• Assess the airworthiness of aircraft according to relevant publications and procedures before releasing them for flight

• Perform recovery flights and ferry aircraft to additional sites as required

• Troubleshoot aircraft on the ground and during flight, making necessary write-ups or giving verbal instructions to correct deficiencies

• Conduct aircraft run-ups as required for maintenance actions

• Plan and conduct detailed aircraft technical inspections

• Provide technical guidance on aircraft and subsystem maintenance techniques and safety procedures

**Requirements**

• High school diploma or GED

• FAA Commercial and Instrument Airman's Certificate Rotorcraft Helicopter

• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit

• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate

• Documented civil or military maintenance test pilot course completion

• Night Vision Goggle (NVG) qualified and 300 hours of NVG experience

• 50 hours maintenance pilot time/ functional check pilot time

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Prior US Military MP/FPC pilot experience

• Conversant in English