Military Derivatives Test Pilot (Experienced or Senior)

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Seattle, WA, USA
In-Office
207K-327K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Plans and conducts ground, flight, and maintenance test flights for military derivative aircraft. Evaluates aircraft performance, systems, structural integrity, flight data, and equipment malfunctions; contributes to technical reports, flight manuals, aircraft design recommendations, certification activities, and customer demonstrations. Requires military flight test experience, test pilot school graduation, FAA credentials, medical certification, U.S. citizenship, and security clearance eligibility.
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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Military Derivatives Test Pilot to join our team in Seattle, WA at Boeing Field.
This position will work in the Military Transport division of Boeing Flight Operations. This division develops and flight tests military derivatives of various Boeing commercial aircraft for use by both the US military branches as well as foreign militaries around the world.
The designs range from commercially certified supplemental designs to military specific requirements and often involve military specific systems related to communications, surveillance, self-defense systems, aerial refueling, military cargo and airdrop, and weapons delivery.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior Level Military Derivatives Test Pilots.
Position Responsibilities Include:
  • 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 certification of aircraft
  • Contributes to technical reports, flight manuals and flight reports
  • Assists with evaluation of flight data (e.g., system performance, aircraft handling, and equipment malfunction) and participates in aircraft design to recommend changes to design based on operational considerations
  • Collaborates on marketing, evaluation and demonstration activities for customers

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
  • Military flight test experience in transport category airplanes
  • Commercial Certificate or FAA ATP with appropriate endorsements
  • Current FAA Class II medical certificate or the ability to obtain one
  • Military test pilot school graduate

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Level 4: Five or more years military flight test experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Military flight test experience in the KC-46, P-8 or similar aircraft
  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in 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 desired
  • Experience with the processes and procedures for certification of aircraft, including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Defense (DOD) requirements. Ability to assess type design data for showing compliance

Drug Free Workplace:Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Pilot Records Database:
All pilots will be screened through the current pilot records database process.
Travel:
Travel is required for this position and varies from 5-20% of the time depending on specific program activity.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range:
Experienced Level P3 : $206,550 - $279,450
Senior Level P4: $241,400 - $326,600
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 29, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or directly related equivalent qualification
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required
  • Military flight test experience in transport category airplanes
  • Commercial pilot certificate or FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate with appropriate endorsements
  • Current FAA Class II medical certificate or ability to obtain one
  • Graduation from a military test pilot school
  • Five or more years of military flight test experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Military flight test experience in the KC-46, P-8, or similar aircraft
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Prior aerial refueling qualification or aerial refueling certification test experience
  • Type ratings in Boeing commercial aircraft
  • Experience with FAA and Department of Defense aircraft certification processes and compliance documentation

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