SFEI Manager

M1 Support Services is seeking a highly skilled and experienced SFEI Manager (UH-60) to lead our flight operations team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing test flight operations of our MDS fleet to meet Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements.

• Flight Operations Planning and Execution: Plan, organize, and direct test flight operations of the applicable MDS fleet to meet PWS requirements.
• Standardization and Training: Assist in the administration and management control of the Company Flight Mechanic (FM) or Flight Engineer (FE) Standardization and Training Program.
• Operational Procedures: Implement and enforce standard operating procedures in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Army regulations, company policies, and procedures.
• Liaison and Communication: Act as a liaison with Aviation Center Logistics Command (ACLC) and Airfield Commander on issues pertaining to flight operations.
• Aerial Flight Duties: Perform aerial flight duties, maintaining currency and proficiency in accordance with applicable service guidance technical publications and applicable FAA regulations.
• Process Improvement: Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease cycle time, and streamline work flow processes.
• Policy Formulation: Participate in formulating and establishing organizational policies and operating procedures for the department and the company.
• Training and Evaluation: Manage and implement the Company FM or FE Standardization and Training Program at assigned location.
• Evaluation and Certification: Conduct FM, FE, FI, or SI evaluations in aircraft mission, type, design, and series.
• APU Operations: Train APU operators and conduct semi-annual and annual evaluations as necessary.
• Coordination and Authorization: Coordinate with the Chief Standardization Pilot/Flight Safety Officer and Field Standardization Pilot for authorizations, certifications, and approvals.
• Flight Safety: Exercise authority concerning flight safety issues at assigned location.
• Mission Briefing: Act as a briefing officer for non-rated crewmembers and ensure key mission elements are evaluated and briefed for the mission.
• Risk Management: Ensure risk management procedures have been implemented for the mission and that risks are reduced to the lowest possible levels.
• Preflight Planning: Participate in preflight planning process, including computing and evaluating aircraft performance data, weather information, notices to airman (NOTAMS), fuel requirements, and weight and balance data.
• Aircraft Logbook Review: Review aircraft logbook and maintenance forms/records to determine the checks required for the maintenance test flight (MTF).
• Mission Briefing and Procedures: Brief crew and passengers on specific mission, flight data, normal procedures, emergency procedures, and equipment requirements.
• Flight Operations and Maintenance: Perform preflight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures, operational checks, and maneuvers in accordance with operator's and/or maintenance test flight checklist and other applicable publications.
• System Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot, analyze, diagnose, isolate, and correct system malfunctions using special tools and applicable test equipment.
• Procedure Demonstration: Brief and demonstrate operational and emergency procedures to non-crewmembers.
• Aircraft Transportation: Perform FM, FE, FI, or SI duties while transporting aircraft monitors, and maintenance and quality personnel as necessary.
• Record Keeping: Prepare, maintain, and complete forms, records, reports, and other related documents pertaining to aircraft maintenance.
• Tool Maintenance: Perform and record operator maintenance on assigned tools and equipment.
• Culture Development: Develop and sustain a culture of safety, quality compliance, and professionalism.
• Resource Management: Ensure sufficient manpower, technical data, and equipment are available to meet PWS requirements.
• Employee Management: Apply company policy and procedures pertaining to the promotion, training, discipline, and termination of employees.
• Employee Qualifications: Ensure employees possess the qualifications and certifications necessary to perform their jobs.

• Education: High School Diploma mandatory; Bachelor Degree in related field preferred.
• Training and Certification: Must be a graduate of the applicable FI authorized course of instruction or have passed an equivalency evaluation administered by an SI selected by USAACE, Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization IAW AR 95-1.
• Flight Experience: Must have recorded a minimum of 750 flight hours as a FM or FE, of which 25 hours have to be as an SI/FI in the applicable MDS helicopters but 50 hours SI/FI are preferred.
• Qualifications and Certifications: Must be a graduate of the United States Army, applicable military occupational specialty program of instruction, Armed Forces equivalent or OEM factory training certification program.
• Medical Certificate: Applicant must hold a valid and current FAA Medical Certificate Class III for FM and Class II for FE.
• Security Clearance: Able to obtain/maintain security clearance as required by PWS.
• Computer Skills: Must possess competent computer skills.
• Prioritization and Quality Knowledge: Must have excellent prioritization skills and possess thorough knowledge of quality systems, tools, and regulations for the aviation industry.
• Language and Communication: Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to move about both inside aircraft hangars and outside on aircraft ramps within close proximity of running equipment and aircraft.