KC-130H/T Flight Engineer

Gauss Management Research & Engineering (GMRE Inc.) is a small veteran-owned company that provides high-quality engineering and technical services. They are seeking a KC-130H/T Flight Engineer responsible for supporting Functional Check Flights and ensuring the safe operation and management of aircraft systems during depot flight operations.

Responsibilities:

• Exercises substantial responsibility for the technical competence, standardization, flight safety, and mission readiness of KC-130H/T Flight Engineers
• Conducts initial, transition, requalification, continuation, upgrade, mission, and remedial training for KC-130T-30 Flight Engineers
• Provides instruction in aircraft systems, engines, propellers, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, environmental, fire protection, auxiliary power, and related aircraft systems
• Instructs aircraft performance computation, takeoff and landing data, cruise control, fuel planning, weight considerations, operating limitations, and aircraft performance monitoring
• Demonstrates and instructs preflight, through-flight, post-flight, and applicable aircraft inspection procedures
• Provides instruction in aircraft system operation during normal, abnormal, and emergency conditions
• Instructs fuel management, fuel transfer, fuel balancing, aerial refueling system configuration, and aircraft system management, as applicable
• Develops trainee proficiency in malfunction analysis, checklist execution, emergency procedures, technical recommendations, and communication with the Aircraft Commander
• Observes trainee performance and identifies deficiencies in technical knowledge, procedural compliance, judgment, checklist discipline, situational awareness, and crew coordination
• Intervenes when trainee actions could result in aircraft damage, exceedance of operating limitations, unsafe system configuration, or degradation of flight safety
• Conducts preflight briefings, post-flight critiques, technical debriefings, and trainee progress assessments
• Documents training performance and recommends continuation, additional training, qualification, requalification, advancement, or removal from training
• Develops and reviews lesson plans, system training materials, training scenarios, examinations, courseware, and training records
• Participates in standardization conferences, instructor development programs, technical working groups, training review boards, and aircrew training program assessments
• Maintains expert knowledge of KC-130H/T aircraft systems, technical publications, operating procedures, aircraft performance, and instructional methodology

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice as needed
• Ability to maintain professional appearance
• Must be a fully qualified KC-130T-30 Flight Engineer, meet applicable experience prerequisites, successfully complete prescribed instructor training and evaluation requirements, maintain required flight qualifications, and be formally designated as an Instructor Flight Engineer
• Must have a minimum of an active U.S. SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation
• Driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver's license is required
• Do you have the ability to pass a background check to be granted access to the specific working location installation bases to perform work for GMRE? (Pertains to Technical Services positions)
• Must have a FAA Class II medical physical
• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting in a stationary position for an extended period of time
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Ascend and descend stairs to and from and off and on aircraft
• Operate aviation equipment, tools, computers, and devices requiring the ability to move fingers and hands
• See and read various monitors and documents
• Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position for meetings, training, and/or site visits
• At least 100 hours of total military flight time