Boeing | Test Pilot

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking Military Derivatives Test Pilots to join their team in Seattle, WA. This role involves flight testing military derivatives of Boeing commercial aircraft, supporting both U.S. and foreign military operations.

About the Role

The Military Derivatives Test Pilot will be instrumental in the Military Transport division of Boeing Flight Operations. This position entails planning and executing ground, flight, and maintenance tests for experimental, prototype, new production, and modified aircraft. The primary objective is to assess system functionality, aircraft performance, structural integrity, and ensure aircraft certification. Responsibilities also include contributing to technical reports, flight manuals, and flight reports, evaluating flight data, and participating in aircraft design discussions to offer operational insights and recommend improvements. Collaboration on customer marketing, evaluation, and demonstration activities is also a key aspect of this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent international qualifications.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Military flight test experience in transport category airplanes.
• Possession of a Commercial Certificate or FAA ATP with appropriate endorsements.
• Current FAA Class II medical certificate or the ability to obtain one.
• Graduate of a military test pilot school.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of military flight test experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Military flight test experience in KC-46, P-8, or similar aircraft.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required). A U.S. Security Clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
• Prior aerial refueling qualification and/or aerial refueling certification test experience.
• Type ratings in Boeing commercial model aircraft are desired.
• Experience with aircraft certification processes and procedures, including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Defense (DOD) requirements.
• Ability to assess type design data for compliance.