Helicopter Pilot IP/FCF - MH-60R

About the role

The position is for a Helicopter Pilot who will serve as an Instructor Pilot (IP) and Functional Check Flight (FCF) pilot on the MH-60R platform. The pilot will conduct instructional and test flights after aircraft maintenance or modification and provide training to maintain crew proficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Pilot and navigate the MH-60R helicopter for instructional and functional check missions.
• Provide pilot training and proficiency (IP) and assist designated FCF pilots with all phases of maintenance functional check flights, including briefings, pre‑flight, flight checks, post‑flight, and documentation.
• Coordinate with maintenance contractors for in‑flight troubleshooting, discrepancy resolution, and verification of maintenance actions.
• Guide and assist in managing an approved MH-60R Flight Operations Program in compliance with Navy manuals, directives, SOPs, and local directives.

Required profile

• Designation as a Helicopter Aircraft Commander (HAC) with a minimum of 550 total flight hours.
• At least 50 HAC hours in the MH-60R and 100 hours of MH-60R FCF/Maintenance test.
• Prior experience as an MH-60R Instructor Pilot and Functional Check Flight pilot.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Pass an aeronautical/flight physical and meet drug‑free workplace requirements.

Required skills

• Helicopter Aircraft Commander (HAC) qualification.
• MH-60R Instructor Pilot expertise.
• MH-60R Functional Check Flight and maintenance test proficiency.
• Ability to conduct independent flight operations and documentation.
• Clearance acquisition and maintenance (DoD Secret).