About This Role
Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is hiring Experienced and Senior Military Derivatives Test Pilots at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington. The role sits within the Military Transport division of Boeing Flight Operations, which develops and flight tests military derivatives of Boeing commercial aircraft for U.S. and foreign military customers. Projects range from commercially certified supplemental designs to military-specific requirements involving communications, surveillance, self-defense, aerial refueling, military cargo and airdrop, and weapons delivery. The position combines ground and flight testing, aircraft certification support, flight-data evaluation, design input, and customer demonstrations. Travel varies from 5–20% depending on program activity, and the position is assigned to Shift 1.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct ground, flight and maintenance test flights for experimental, prototype, new-production and modified-production aircraft to determine system functionality, aircraft performance, structural integrity and aircraft certification.
- Contribute to technical reports, flight manuals and flight reports.
- Assist with evaluating flight data, including system performance, aircraft handling and equipment malfunctions.
- Participate in aircraft design and recommend design changes based on operational considerations.
- Collaborate on marketing, evaluation and demonstration activities for customers.
What We Offer
Boeing offers competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The stated pay ranges are $206,550–$279,450 for Experienced Level P3 and $241,400–$326,600 for Senior Level P4the posting does not specify the pay period. Pay depends on experience, qualifications, and market and business considerations. Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, and life and disability insurance programs, with programs supporting paid and unpaid time away from work. Available programs and options vary with eligibility factors such as geographic location, hire date and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Relocation is offered based on candidate eligibility.
Requirements
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, including Manufacturing Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a non-U.S. equivalent qualification directly related to the work. Required qualifications include military flight test experience in transport-category airplanes, graduation from a military test pilot school, and a Commercial Certificate or FAA ATP with appropriate endorsements. A current FAA Class II medical certificate, or the ability to obtain one, is required. Applicants must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship
- an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting. An already active U.S. Secret Clearance is preferred, with a clearance active within the past 24 months considered active. For Level 4, five or more years of military flight test experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is desired. Other preferred qualifications include military flight test experience in the KC-46, P-8 or similar aircraft
- prior aerial refueling qualification and/or aerial refueling certification test experience
- type ratings in Boeing commercial model aircraft
- experience with FAA and Department of Defense aircraft certification processes and procedures
- and the ability to assess type design data for compliance. Candidates must satisfy Boeing's Conflict of Interest assessment, undergo pilot records database screening, and comply with applicable drug and alcohol testing policies. The position requires compliance with U.S. export control requirements, including U.S. Person status as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62. Travel is required for 5–20% of the time depending on program activity. Boeing will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.