Description
We are seeking an experienced aviation professional with hands-on experience supporting MD 530 and/or AH-6i helicopters as a Functional Analyst Principal at GDIT.
The ideal candidate will hold an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate, an Inspection Authorization (IA), and/or an engineering degree in Aviation, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
As a Functional Analyst Principal, you will play a crucial role in supporting aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, airworthiness, modification programs, and engineering activities for FMS MD 530 and AH-6i helicopter platforms.
Key responsibilities:
- Interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, technical orders, engineering drawings, service bulletins, and manufacturer documentation.
- Support aircraft return-to-service activities.
- Identify mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, avionics, and structural discrepancies.
- Assist with aircraft modifications, upgrades, integration projects, and configuration management.
- Coordinate with maintenance personnel, engineers, pilots, quality assurance, logistics, and customers.
- Review maintenance records and ensure accurate completion of logbooks, work orders, inspection forms, and technical documentation.
- Support root-cause analysis and corrective-action development for recurring aircraft discrepancies.
- Assist with aircraft acceptance, delivery, deployment, and field-service activities.
- Provide technical guidance.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable occupational and aviation safety requirements.
- Travel or deploy to customer and operational locations as required.
Requirements:
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or equivalent aviation maintenance qualification.
- Experience maintaining or supporting MD 530, AH-6, or related light attack/reconnaissance helicopters.
- Experience with aircraft maintenance manuals, inspection procedures, technical publications, and maintenance documentation.
- Ability to troubleshoot aircraft systems and accurately identify mechanical and technical discrepancies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required medical certifications, and customer qualifications.
- Security clearance level: Secret
Preferred qualifications:
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).
- Bachelor’s degree in aviation, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience with AH-6i mission systems, weapons integration, avionics, sensors, communications, or aircraft modifications.
- Experience with military aviation maintenance programs or foreign military sales programs.
- Familiarity with FAA, U.S. military, or OEM maintenance and airworthiness requirements.
- Experience using electronic maintenance tracking systems and technical data repositories.
- Previous experience supporting deployed, international, or field-service operations.
- Helicopter maintenance experience on platforms such as the MD 500 series, AH-6, MH-6, OH-58, or similar aircraft.
The likely salary range for this position is $119,000 - $161,000.