Aircrewman

Title: V-22 Aircrewman (Assistant Platform Coordinator) Belong, Connect, Grow with KBR. KBR is seeking a MV-22/CMV-22 Test Aircrewman (Assistant Platform Coordinator) to join our Team. In this role, you will be a part of the world's largest independent flight test organization supporting both US Government and commercial agencies, joining a highly talented and experienced KBR aircrew services team that has provided over 40 continuous years of Aircrew project support at Patuxent River, Maryland. The mission of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two One (HX-21) is to execute developmental flight test and evaluation of rotary-wing and tilt-rotor aircraft, and their associated airborne systems in support of all United States Navy and Marine Corps training, combat, and combat support missions. HX-21 provides the highest quality evaluation and reporting in support of the aircraft program managers and the fleet warfighters. Exemplifying the Navy and Marine Corps' ethos, the pride and professionalism inherent in everything HX-21 does has established it as the "World's Greatest Test Squadron." As a long-term incumbent and leader in flight test, the selected applicant will work within the NAVAIR test community composed of government, military, contractor and industry personnel while supporting flight test. Role and Responsibilities: Supports the V-22 Test Team as part of HX-21, a Developmental Test and Evaluation squadron at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), NAS Patuxent River, MD. Performs the ground and flight duties of a MV-22/CMV-22 Test Aircrewman/Crew Chief. Supports a wide range of NAWCAD test and evaluation activities to include: ground/flight event scheduling and coordination, test plan/test procedure development and review, flight briefings, test execution, and post event support. Duties of Assistant Platform Coordinator include assisting the MV-22/CMV-22 Test program in long-term efforts to include test project prioritization, coordination of aircraft configuration, maintenance, instrumentation, and utilization. Basic Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or GED is required. Graduate of U.S. Naval Aircrew Candidate School (NACCS), USAF Basic Helicopter Flight Engineer (BHFE), or USMC US Marine Enlisted Aircrew Training (MEAT) Program is required. Experience: Typically requires 10 to 15 years of relevant experience within the program. A minimum of 500 hours of crew chief experience. Current or recent (within the prior three years) crew chief qualification in the MV-22/CMV-22 aircraft. Must be able to organize and demonstrate effective oral and written communications and operate in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and similar computer-based productivity applications. Must be able to pass the physical and training qualification requirements to provide contract aircrew support, including completion of U.S. Navy aviation physiology and water survival qualifications, as well as annual FAA Class II flight physical. Occasional travel will be required to support this position. Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. An active Secret Security clearance preferred. Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Desired Experience: Bachelor's degree or current enrollment working toward a bachelor's degree is desired. Engineering degree highly desired. Completion of USNTPS Fundamentals of Flight Test Short Course is desired. Experience with Operational Test and/or Developmental Test is highly desired. Night Vision Device (NVD)/Night Vision Goggle (NVG) qualification is desired. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week Compensation: The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. KBR Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.