Senior Aviation Project Analyst

FUNCTIONAL ANALYST PRINCIPAL
We are seeking an experienced aviation professional with hands-on experience supporting MD 530 and/or AH-6i helicopters. 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.

Mission Critical work and Impact:

As a Functional Analyst Principal, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of hands-on experience supporting MD 530 and/or AH-6i helicopters You will play a crucial role in support aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, airworthiness, modification programs, and engineering activities for FMS MD 530 and AH-6i helicopter platforms.

• Interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, technical orders, engineering drawings, service bulletins, and manufacturer documentation.
• Support aircraft return-to-service activities.
• Ideny mectifhanical, 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.

What you'll need to succeed:

• 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.

Education and Experience

• A&P-only candidates: Typically, 5 or more years of relevant helicopter maintenance experience, including experience with MD 530 or AH-6 aircraft.

• A&P/IA candidates: Previous inspection or quality-assurance experience is preferred.

• Engineering candidates: Bachelor’s degree in aviation, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline, plus relevant rotorcraft maintenance, engineering, or modification experience.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to work around aircraft, engines, tools, fuels, hydraulic fluids, and other aviation materials.

• Ability to work outdoors, in hangars, and in austere or deployed environments.

• Ability to lift, carry, climb, bend, kneel, and work in confined aircraft spaces.

• Willingness to work flexible schedules, overtime, weekends, and holidays when required.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.