AH-64Ev6 Maintenance Test Pilot / Maintenance Examiner (MTP / ME): This is a flying position. The MTP/ME trains and mentors RMAF MTPs, performs other maintenance tasks during MTP Progressions, and evaluates RMAF Maintenance Pilots. Trains and advises RMAF on all aspects of AH-64Ev6 maintenance and logistics. The MTP/ME shall be knowledgeable enough of the subject matter to answer student questions without referring to the instructor material.

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  Scope: The TAFT mission will be focused on providing appropriate training to the RMAF on the proper operation and maintenance of the aircraft that will comprise the RMAF AH-64E Apache Attack Battalion. The goal of 50% of available pilots to achieve Readiness Level 1 (RL1), 30% of available maintainers to achieve 30 level standards with the rest to achieve 20 level standards, and 100% of the 30 level RMAF maintainers to achieve Technical Inspector training. Training records will be maintained and documented to track progression. TAFT operations will be primarily conducted at Khouribga, Morrocco, but the TAFT Team may occasionally be required to operate at other locations in Morrocco (receiving seaport, aerial gunnery range, exercises, etc.) on a temporary basis. Long duration changes to the duty location are not anticipated and would require Contracting Officer (KO) approval. Support of exercises may require austere living conditions (tent/field conditions) that will be evaluated upon request to the KO/ Contracting Officer Representative (COR). A force protection and operational risk assessment will be completed for applicability and scope. In essence, all events that the TAFT may support must be classified as training opportunities to RMAF and not operational in nature. TAFT personnel will conduct over water flight training operations while supporting this mission.
• Objectives: The overall objective of the TAFT is to assist RMAF in building a mission ready AH-64E Attack Battalion with appropriately trained instructor pilots maintenance test pilots and maintenance support personal capable of supporting its primary mission.
• Objective 1: The TAFT will conduct progressive, hands on, and in-flight AH-64E training that includes tactical employment for RMAF pilots. RMAF aviators should be advised/trained in all modes of flight with special emphasis and development on progression, gunnery operations and mission tasks to support their primary mission. The program shall provide for a logical progression for AH-64E qualified RMAF pilots with the equivalent Readiness Level IAW the applicable Program of Instruction (POI) and doctrine. Gunnery operations will focus on the certification and qualification through Gunnery Table IX.
• Objective 2: Conduct a progressive academic, hands-on, and over the shoulder AH-64E maintenance training that includes in depth mentorship from the unit level, maintenance back shops and the Production and Quality Control (PC/QC) programs. The program shall provide for a logical progression for an AH-64E qualified RMAF Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) or MTP candidate to gain the skills required for safe maintenance test pilot duties IAW with applicable doctrine.
• Objective 3: Advise and assist RMAF to establish effective AH-64Ev6 related standardization, training, logistics, sustainment, Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE), Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment (AGSE), and maintenance programs. Train and mentor RMAF personnel on becoming trained instructor pilots and maintenance support trainers who can use appropriate training methods to continue the AH-64Ev6 training programs after TAFT mission completion. RMAF aviators should be trained in all modes of flight with to include over water operations to support the mission of the RMAF AH-64E program.
• Additional Training: TAFT personnel will conduct formal and informal training (flight, academic, and curriculum assistance) on AH-64Ev6 aircraft procedures, mission training tasks, tactical employment techniques, and weapons engagement procedures to build combat readiness within the RMAF. The Contractor will conduct the informal training/mentorship normally performed by U.S. Army Instructor Pilots and Evaluators in U.S. Army AH-64Ev6 units. The Contractor Site Lead and Project Manager will propose various formal courses to be offered based on unit training needs. All formal courses will be pre-approved by either SATMO, RMAF or both.

• The work to be performed under this contract will primarily be performed at the RMAF Base in Khouribga, Morocco (primary). Pre-deployment and post-deployment performance shall be accomplished at CONUS locations.

• Travel requirements are: Generally, None. However, TDY by exception with COR Approval and Funding

Required Education, Experience and Certificates
Education: High School Diploma
Experience: AH-64Ev6 Maintenance Test Pilot / Maintenance Examiner (MTP / ME)

• This is a flying position. The MTP/ME trains and mentors RMAF MTPs, performs other maintenance tasks during MTP Progressions, and evaluates RMAF Maintenance Pilots. Trains and advises RMAF on all aspects of AH-64Ev6 maintenance and logistics. The MTP/ME shall be knowledgeable enough of the subject matter to answer student questions without referring to the instructor material. Training, qualifications, and experience for this position are:
• Must be previously qualified as a US Army AH-64E MTP/ME and rated in the AH-64Ev6.
• Must have a minimum of 1500 total rotary wing flight hours experience.
• Must have a minimum of 300 cumulative AH-64D/E Maintenance Test Pilot flight hours.
• Must have prior experience performing as an AH-64E Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ Experience working as a Maintenance Test Pilot.
• Must be current and able to maintain currency in Helicopter Underwater Egress Training / Helicopter Emergency Egress Devise (HUET/HEED) training/certification.
• Previous Security Assistance Team experience is desired.
• Previous Foreign Military Sales Experience as an MTP, highly desired.
• U.S. Citizen
• U.S. Passport (Current)
• Flight time and operational experience will be considered to meet experience stated above based on a records review by the GFR IAW DCMA INST 8210-1D.
• Must meet instructor qualification requirements IAW TR 350-10, TR 350-70.
• Contractors performing flight operations in the role of Rated Crewmember (Instructor Pilot, Instrument Flight Examiner, Standardization Instructor Pilot, Maintenance Test Pilot, Functional Check Pilot) or Non-Rated Crewmember (Flight Engineer Instructor, Flight Instructor, Crew Chief) shall adhere to minimum qualifications as prescribed by DCMA INST 8210.1D.

• All flying Contractor members must meet the qualification requirements of DCMA INST 8210.1D (AR 95-20) dated February 6, 2023.
• All Contractors must be able to conduct effective classroom and non-classroom formal and informal training to AAF in their areas of expertise.
• Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to effectively carry out all requirements associated with this PWS. They shall have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly, clearly, and effectively communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone or Email) with co-workers, customers, and the public.

• Anti-Terrorism Program for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. US based contractor employees shall complete JS-US007-14 - Level I Antiterrorism Awareness Training Course prior to travelling to Morocco. The training is available at: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html IAW PARC Policy Alert 14-33, Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12).
• OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contract employees shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 60 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

• Theater Clearance: The Contractor will meet all requirements for travel to Albania listed in the Electronic Foreign Clearance Guide (https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm ) for all TAFT and company personnel. The Contractor will request Theater Clearance via the Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS), https://apacs.milcloud.mil/apacs/ . Travel Tracker/Individual Antiterrorism Plan (TT/IAP) is not required for US Army Personnel or US Army Contractors.

• Qualified as an AH-64Ev6 Maintenance Test Pilot / Maintenance Examiner (MTP / ME) in the respective aircraft and have documented five years of experience.
• AH-64Ev6 Maintenance Test Pilot / Maintenance Examiner (MTP / ME) must be qualified to perform aviation-training tasks IAW DCMA INST 8210.1D.
• Qualifications shall be made available to the COR upon request.
• Prior experience training or operating with Army Aviation (or Military Equivalent).
• FAA Second Class flight physical required for “Flight Positions”. Army Contractor pilots have the option of maintaining either an annual FAA Second Class Medical Certificate or an Army Class 2 FDME.
• Secret security clearance.
• Valid Driver’s License
• COVID-19 Vaccination Card

• Prefer some experience teaching course at USA-ACE.

• Current Physical (within 12 months of deployment) including appropriate FAA Medical Certification, when required.
• HIV testing. Personnel shall be tested, and present proof of a negative HIV test result performed within six months of deployment.
• All immunizations required for U.S. personnel deploying to host nation must be complete, or current. The contractor is responsible for cost. A list of mandatory and recommended vaccines can be found on the Center for Disease Control website at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/albania .
• COVID/Other Pandemic Requirements. All contractor personnel must have received full COVID vaccination and provide vaccination documentation to the COR prior to FACT attendance. Personnel may be required to obtain a negative COVID test to be eligible for OCONUS movement and employment. The Contractor is responsible for any COVID related costs.
• Employees must have all prescription medications and any required over-the-counter medications that may have limited in country or online availability in adequate supply to cover the planned duration of the SAT mission.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.