Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) seeks experienced or senior Military Derivatives Test Pilots at Boeing Field, Seattle, WA, to join the Military Transport division of Boeing Flight Operations. This role involves developing and flight testing military derivatives of Boeing commercial aircraft for various global military customers.
About the Role
The Military Derivatives Test Pilot position at Boeing Field, Seattle, WA, is integral to the development and flight testing of military derivatives of Boeing commercial aircraft. Responsibilities encompass ground and flight testing, aircraft certification support, flight-data evaluation, design input, and customer demonstrations. The role operates within the Military Transport division, supporting U.S. and foreign military clients on projects ranging from supplemental designs to military-specific requirements including aerial refueling, cargo, airdrop, and weapons delivery. Travel is expected to range from 5–20% based on program activity. The position is assigned to Shift 1.
Responsibilities
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Plan and execute ground, flight, and maintenance test flights for experimental, prototype, new-production, and modified-production aircraft to assess system functionality, aircraft performance, structural integrity, and aircraft certification.
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Contribute to the development of technical reports, flight manuals, and flight reports.
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Assist in the evaluation of flight data, including system performance, aircraft handling, and equipment malfunctions.
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Participate in aircraft design processes and provide recommendations for design changes based on operational considerations.
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Collaborate on marketing, evaluation, and demonstration activities for customers.
Requirements
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Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a related non-U.S. equivalent qualification.
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Military flight test experience in transport-category airplanes.
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Graduation from a military test pilot school.
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A Commercial Pilot Certificate or FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with appropriate endorsements.
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A current FAA Class II medical certificate, or the ability to obtain one.
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Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance, requiring U.S. citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after commencement. An active U.S. Secret Clearance within the past 24 months is preferred.
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For Experienced Level (P3): Five or more years of military flight test experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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For Senior Level (P4): Desired qualifications include military flight test experience in 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 the ability to assess type design data for compliance.
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Candidates must satisfy Boeing's Conflict of Interest assessment, undergo pilot records database screening, and comply with drug and alcohol testing policies.
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Compliance with U.S. export control requirements, including U.S. Person status, is mandatory.
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Travel is required for 5–20% of the time, contingent on program activity.