Description
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.
About Decypher
Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We provide our services globally to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is not a job, but a career where your talent and energy is respected, and you can personally make a difference. Decypher invites you to join our professional team. Decypher is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/D/V).

SERVICE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
2.1.1 Flight Test Operations shall be established and maintained in accordance with applicable sections of documents specifically listed below and other applicable documents referenced therein.
NAME, TITLE
AFI 10-220, Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations
AFMAN 11-218, Aircraft Operation and Movement on the Ground
AFI 13-207, Preventing and Resisting Piracy (Hijacking) of Aircraft
AFMAN 11-202 Vol 1, Aircrew Training
AFI 11-202 Vol 2, Aircrew Standardization/Evaluation Program
AFMAN 11-202 Vol 3, General Flight Rules
AFMAN 11-2HH-60G Vol 1, HH-60 Aircrew Training
AFMAN 11-2HH-60G Vol 2, HH-60 Aircrew Evaluation Criteria
AFMAN 11-2HH-60G Vol 3, HH-60 Operations Procedures
AFI 21-101, Aerospace Equipment Maintenance Management
AFI 91-202, USAF Mishap Prevention Program
AFMAN 91-203, Air Force Occupational Safety, Fire, Health Standards
TO 1H-60(H)G-1, Flight Manual USAF Series HH-60G Helicopter
TO 1H-60(H)G-1-1, Particular Flight Manual Communication/Radios and Associated Electronic Equipment
TO 1-IB-40, Weight and Balance Data
TO 1-IB-50, Weight and Balance
TO 1-1-300, General Functional Flight Check Procedures
TO 1H-60(H)G-6CF-1, Acceptance and Functional Check Flight Manual
TO 1H-60(H)G-6CL-1, Acceptance and/or Functional Check flight Checklist
TO 1H-60(H)G-1-CL-1, Pilot’s Flight Crew Checklist
TO 1H-60(H)G-5, Basic Weight Checklist and Loading Data
AFTTP 3-3.HH-60G, Combat Aircraft Fundamentals-HH60G Helicopter
The contractor shall comply with the Joint Instruction DCMA Inst 8210.1 Series.
2.1.2 The contractor shall perform FCFs on all HH-60G helicopters assigned to the 56 RQS after certain repairs have been completed to ensure the aircraft is airworthy and mission capable. The contractor shall have systems knowledge and expertise to correctly perform FCFs in accordance with Air Force Technical Order (AFTO) 1H-60(H) G-6CF-1 and TO 1H-60(H)G-6CL-1.
2.1.3 The contractor shall assist in performing all system ground and flight checkout activities associated with the processing of HH-60G aircraft IAW AFTOs listed above. The activities to be accomplished shall include MTFs, OCFs and ATPs.
2.1.4 The contractor shall record all flights on the applicable documents in accordance with AFIs listed above.
2.1.5 Test operations shall be established, approved, and conducted in accordance with the provisions in AFI 10-220, Contractor’s Flight Operations, the contractors flight operations procedures manual, HH-60G aircraft operating technical orders and local base operating procedures. The GFR will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight and enforcement of contractor compliance for flight operations.
2.1.6 Contractor aircrew personnel shall perform previously defined flight profiles during daylight visual conditions with a minimum three man crew (one contract pilot, one active duty pilot (provided by 56th RQS) and one contract SMA) that shall permit the evaluation of aircraft systems such as infrared sensors and the enhanced navigation system.
2.2.1 PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES DURING CRISIS DECLARED BY THE NATIONAL COMMAND AUTHORITY OR OVERSEAS COMBATANT COMMANDER: It has been determined that all services performed under this PWS are mission essential.
2.2.2 In the event of a national emergency or crisis and the Department of Defense has activated instructions contained in Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 1100.22 and the Air Force implementation thereof, it is determined that the Contractor may be required to perform during crisis. The hours of operation and services required in this contract may change in a crisis situation.
4.1 Travel. The contractor may be required to travel to the following locations to accomplish the tasks contained in this PWS.
4.1.1 Corpus Christi, Texas
4.1.2 Elizabeth City, North Carolina
4.1.3 Lexington, Kentucky
4.1.4 RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom
4.1.5 Kimhae Korea Depot Facility, Pusan South Korea
4.1.6 Kirtland AFB, New Mexico
4.1.7 Other locations as approved by the USAF Mission Owner


Required Experience and Skills
1.7.1. Contractor personnel performing flight duties on this contract shall possess a security clearance of at least U.S SECRET.
2.3.2 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.
2.3.3 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.
2.3.4 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 IAW AFMAN11-2HH-60GV2, contract aircrew must obtain qualification in the HH-60G IAW AFMAN11-2HH-60GV1 and AFMAN11-2HH-60GV2. 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). Contractor will receive partial payment (40%) while aircrew are in a student status at Kirtland AFB, NM. Contractor will receive full payment once personnel arrive at Aviano Air Base, Italy.
2.3.5 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. US Army, Navy, and Marine Corps Pilots will be scheduled class dates as stated in section 2.3.4 to meet Air Force regulations.
2.3.6 Flight Instructor Qualification: All aircrew will be USAF instructor qualified and will maintain Instructor status IAW AFI 10-220. If the only available contract aircrew have never been a USAF instructor, the SMA must earn a basic qualification. Once the contractors have enough experience in the USAF, they will be entered into an instructor upgrade, complete the syllabus of instruction, and accomplish the appropriate flight evaluations to become a USAF HH-60G instructor. Once the contractors are instructors, they will teach the USAF FCF certification syllabus of instruction and systems classes to active duty Air Force members of the 56 RQS. The contractor shall assist in performing instruction/training duties to support USAF personnel. Instruction/training includes, but is not limited to:
2.3.6.1 Basic aircraft flight currency (i.e. contact maneuvers, instrument approaches and emergency procedure training),
2.3.6.2 Ground instruction (i.e. systems training briefings),
2.3.6.3 Basic Functional Check Flight (FCF) certification training.
2.3.7 Flight Hours: Per DCMA Inst 8210 Series aircrew shall at a minimum meet the following flight hours:
2.3.7.2 Special Mission Aviator (SMA) or Flight Engineer is acceptable as legacy term
2.3.7.2.1 500 hours as SMA or flight engineer is acceptable as legacy term
2.3.7.2.2 100 hours in a HH-60G or other UH-60 variant

Logistical Support: The following logistical support will be provided to contractor personnel:
1) Commissary
2) Air Force Exchange Service
3) Armed Forces Recreation Facilities
4) Military dining facilities
5) Class VI (alcoholic beverages, including rationed items)
6) Military Banking facilities
7) Military postal services
8) Officer and NCO Club memberships
9) Mortuary services
10) Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) authorization
11) Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants (POL) purchases
12) Transient billets on space available basis
13) Air Force Continuing Education Courses
14) Credit union facilities
15) Dependent schools, on space-available, tuition paying basis
16) Medical/Dental on a reimbursable basis. Dental on emergency basis only
17) Pet registration and control
18) NATO status of Forces Agreement stamp (subject to approval of Host nation Customs Authority)
19) Customs exemptions
20) Housing Office assistance