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Experienced/Senior Test Pilot – Military Transport Derivatives; Boeing Field, Seattle
Job in
Seattle, King County, Washington, 98127, USA
Listed on 2026-10-19
Listing for:
Pilot Assessments
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-19
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
What You’ll Do
- Plan and conduct ground, flight, and maintenance test flights for experimental, prototype, new‑production, and modified‑production aircraft to evaluate systems, performance, handling qualities, and structural integrity.
- Support certification activities across commercially certified supplemental designs and military‑unique configurations.
- Evaluate flight data and system performance; document findings and recommend corrective actions.
- Contribute to technical reports, flight manuals, and comprehensive flight reports.
- Provide design input and recommend changes based on operational test insights.
- Participate in customer demonstrations, evaluations, and marketing activities.
- Champion safety, disciplined test conduct, and regulatory compliance throughout all phases of test.
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a directly related non‑U.S. equivalent.
- Flight Test Credentials: Graduation from a military test pilot school.
- Operational Background: Military flight test experience in transport‑category airplanes.
- Pilot
Qualifications:
Commercial Certificate or FAA ATP with appropriate endorsements; current FAA Class II medical (or ability to obtain). - Security: Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; interim and/or final U.S. Secret required after start; active Secret preferred (active within past 24 months considered active).
- Compliance: Must meet U.S. export control requirements (U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62). Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. Candidates must pass Conflict of Interest assessment, pilot records database screening, and applicable drug/alcohol testing.
- Five or more years of military flight test experience (Level 4/Senior), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Flight test experience on KC‑46, P‑8, or similar large transport platforms.
- 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 certification processes and procedures; ability to assess type design data for compliance.
- Competitive base pay with variable compensation opportunities (see stated ranges above).
- Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Programs supporting paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Relocation assistance available based on eligibility.
Programs and options vary based on factors such as location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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