# Military Derivatives Test Pilot (Experienced or Senior)

**Company**: The Boeing Company
**Location**: Seattle, WA
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $206,550 - $279,450 (Experienced Level P3), $241,400 - $326,600 (Senior Level P4)
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Manufacturing

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## Description

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, developing and flight testing military derivatives of various Boeing commercial aircraft for use by both the US military branches and foreign militaries around the world.

The designs range from commercially certified supplemental designs to military-specific requirements, often involving military-specific systems related to communications, surveillance, self-defense systems, aerial refueling, military cargo and airdrop, and weapons delivery.

**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

- Contribute to technical reports, flight manuals, and flight reports

- Assist with evaluation of flight data (e.g., system performance, aircraft handling, and equipment malfunction) and participate in aircraft design to recommend changes to design based on operational considerations

- Collaborate 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 of 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)

- 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

**Pay & Benefits:**

- Summary Pay Range:

Experienced Level P3: $206,550 - $279,450 Senior Level P4: $241,400 - $326,600

- At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent.

- 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.

## Skills

### Required
- Military flight test experience
- Commercial Certificate or FAA ATP
- Current FAA Class II medical certificate
- Military test pilot school graduate
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field

### Nice to have
- Five or more years of military flight test experience
- Military flight test experience in KC-46, P-8 or similar aircraft
- Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
- Prior aerial refueling qualification and/or aerial refueling certification test experience
- Type ratings in Boeing commercial model aircraft

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