V-Aircrewman; Assistant Platform Coordinator

Title:

V-22 Air crewman (Assistant Platform Coordinator)

K 's Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, K  collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, K  prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

K  is seeking a MV‑22/CMV‑22 Test Air crewman to serve as an Assistant Platform Coordinator supporting Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two One (HX‑21) at NAS Patuxent River, MD
. This role contributes directly to the developmental flight test and evaluation of rotary‑wing and tilt‑rotor aircraft for Navy and Marine Corps missions. The selected candidate will support test planning, execution, and reporting while working alongside government, military, contractor, and industry partners. The position offers the opportunity to influence high‑visibility test efforts within the world’s largest independent flight test organization.

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."

• 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 Air crewman/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.

• Education: High school diploma or GED; must be a graduate of the U.S. Naval Aircrew Candidate School (NACCS), USAF Basic Helicopter Flight Engineer (BHFE), or USMC US Marine Enlisted Aircrew Training (MEAT) Program is required.
• Certification(s): Must be able to pass the physical and training qualification requirements to provide contract aircrew support, including Navy aviation physiology, water survival, and maintain an FAA Class II flight physical.
• Experience: Minimum of 500 hours of crew chief experience. Current or recent (within 3 years) MV‑22/CMV‑22 crew chief qualification.
• Clearance & Citizenship: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required. Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• Bachelor's degree or active enrollment in a bachelor's program (engineering preferred).
• USNTPS Fundamentals of Flight Test Short Course completion.
• Developmental Test or Operational Test experience.
• NVD/NVG qualification.
• Navy V‑22 experience.

Some travel may be required to support this position.

Basic Compensation: $95,000-$131,000

Additional Compensation: K  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.

Benefits: K  offers a…