HH-60G Special Mission Aviator (Flight Engineer)

Decypher is seeking Special Mission Aviator (SMA, formerly known as Flight Engineer) candidates to support the 56th Rescue Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 56th Rescue Squadron (56RQS) provides a rapidly-deployable, combat rescue and reaction force response utilizing HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters. The squadron offers long-range rescue, humanitarian assistance, non-combatant evacuation, and disaster relief capabilities. SMAs will perform HH-60G Functional Check Flights (FCFs), Maintenance Test Flights (MTFs), Operational Check Flights (OCFs), Acceptance Test Profiles (ATPs), and Instructional Training. This position requires credentialled SMAs with experience on the HH-60G and/or modifications. The successful candidate will possess current flight physical, accreditation for this type of equipment and extensive background in the search and rescue mission field. Candidate must be able to meet all customer requirements for required retraining and qualifications. US Citizenship and active SECRET security clearance is required. Required Experience and Skills Contractor personnel performing flight duties on this contract shall possess a security clearance of at least U.S SECRET. Class II FAA Flight Physical: All contractors aircrew personnel shall have and maintain a current Class II FAA Flight Physical for the duration of the contract. The US Air Force will not be able to provide this service and it is ultimately the responsibility of the Contractor. Rating in a HH-60G: All aircrew personnel should be HH-60G qualified as indicated by successful completion of a formal USAF aircrew qualification training course and possess a current USAF Form 8, certificate of aircrew qualification. Currently Unqualified in HH-60G: If only available contract aircrew have never been qualified in the HH-60G or if their HH-60G qualification has expired, contract aircrew must obtain qualification in the HH-60G. The 56 RQS will coordinate with Air Combat Command (ACC) and Air Education and Training Command (AETC) to schedule class dates at Kirtland AFB, NM. Contract personnel will be reimbursed travel and per diem costs IAW the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). USAF Functional Check Flight Certification: All aircrew personnel shall be previously USAF FCF certified in the HH-60G. In the event that such personnel are unavailable, contractor may substitute a US Army UH/MH/HH/EH-60 Maintenance Test Pilot or US Navy SH/MH/HH-60 Functional Check Pilot or US Marine Corps VH-60 Functional Check Pilot. Flight Instructor Qualification: All aircrew will be USAF instructor qualified and will maintain Instructor status IAW AFI 10-220. Flight Hours: Per DCMA Inst 8210 Series aircrew shall at a minimum meet the following flight hours: 500 hours as SMA or flight engineer. 100 hours in a HH-60G or other UH-60 variant. Logistical Support: The following logistical support will be provided to contractor personnel: Air Force Exchange Service Military dining facilities Class VI (alcoholic beverages, including rationed items) Military Banking facilities Military postal services Officer and NCO Club memberships Mortuary services Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) authorization Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants (POL) purchases Transient billets on space available basis Air Force Continuing Education Courses Dependent schools, on space-available, tuition paying basis Medical/Dental on a reimbursable basis. Dental on emergency basis only Pet registration and control NATO status of Forces Agreement stamp (subject to approval of Host nation Customs Authority) J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: aviano, IT

Posted Date: 1/11/2025