Job Description

**Take Flight with Purpose: Join PDS Tech as a Production Pilot in Mesa, AZ** **Location:** Onsite - Mesa, AZ **Job Type:** On call | Consultant (12-Month Contract) **Schedule:** Monday-Friday | First Shift (Start time variable as needed) **Pay Rate:** $68.58 - $110.44/hour (commensurate with experience) **Travel:** Domestic travel required **Elevate Aerospace Excellence** PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled **Production Pilot** to support **Maintenance Test Flight operations** in Mesa, AZ. In this critical role, you'll ensure the airworthiness of AH-64E Apache helicopters following production, maintenance, or modification. Your expertise will directly impact flight safety, operational readiness, and mission success. **What You'll Be Doing** + Perform **Maintenance Operational Checks (MOC)** and **Maintenance Test Flights (MTF)** + Conduct **in-flight troubleshooting and verifications** + Serve as **Pilot in Command (PIC)** for AH-64E aircraft + Lead **pre- and post-flight briefings** with flight crews and maintenance teams + Utilize technical manuals including the **AH-64E IETM, Operators Manual, MTF Manual, and Checklist Manual** + Ensure compliance with airworthiness standards and flight safety protocols **What You Bring** **Required Qualifications:** + Completion of **U.S. Army AH-64E Aircraft Qualification Course (AQC)** or equivalent + Completion of **AH-64 Aviation Maintenance Officers Course (AMOC) Phase I & II** or DES-approved equivalent + Minimum **1,000 flight hours** as AH-64D/E Pilot-in-Command + Minimum **100 flight hours** as AH-64D/E Maintenance Test Pilot + Current **Army or FAA Class II Flight Physical** (valid for at least 6 months upon hire) + Ability to travel domestically on short notice + **This position requires a security clearance, and candidates are required to be U.S. Citizens.** **Preferred Qualifications:** + Prior experience as an **AH-64D/E Maintenance Examiner (ME)** + Experience operating AH-64E in **desert environments** + Background as an **AH-64 Technical Inspector** + 10+ years of aviation maintenance experience + 3+ years in **Production Control** or **aviation maintenance supervision** + Familiarity with **ULLS-A(E)/ACN** or similar maintenance systems + Ability to meet **currency requirements** per AH-64D/E Aircrew Training Manual within 30 days of hire **Why Join Us?** At PDS Tech, we connect top-tier talent with cutting-edge aerospace programs. As a Production Pilot, you'll be part of a team that values precision, safety, and innovation. We offer: + Competitive pay based on your experience + A mission-driven environment where your skills make a real impact + Opportunities to work on **state-of-the-art military aircraft** + A culture of **excellence, integrity, and collaboration** **Ready to Take the Controls?** If you're a seasoned AH-64E pilot with a passion for precision and performance, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us keep the future of flight mission-ready. **Pay Details:** $68.58 to $110.44 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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