High-Performance Experimental Test Pilot (Senior)

HighPerformance Experimental Test Pilot (Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a HighPerformance Experimental Test Pilot on the Air DominancePhantom Works Air Proprietary 1 (AP1) Program in Berkeley MO (St. Louis MO surrounding area). In this role you will work alongside a highperforming crossfunctional team focused on developing nextgeneration stateoftheart capabilities for Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) programs including Air Dominance and Phantom Works among others.

The primary responsibility of the selected candidate will be to support advanced aircraft development. This involves integrating into multidisciplinary teams aimed at addressing warfighter needs by applying human engineering principles. You will also be responsible for planning and executing ground tests flight tests and maintenance test flights for experimental prototype and production aircraft. Your tasks will include developing and coordinating flight test plans procedures and techniques to achieve qualification or certification while meeting test plan objectives.

In addition you will write technical and flight reports contributing to the development and modification of flight manuals and related documentation. Your role will require evaluating data and providing recommendations on operational techniques aircraft handling characteristics systems operation and design enhancements. You will prepare flight test reports that address aircraft engineering and operational challenges as well as any deficiencies.

You will also assess flight data including system performance aircraft handling and equipment functionality and participate in aircraft and aircraft system design to recommend changes based on operational considerations. Your responsibilities will include collaborating on marketing evaluation and demonstration activities for customers which will involve conducting familiarization demonstration and training flights.

It is crucial to ensure that all flight activities adhere to regulatory standards and company policies and procedures. You will work closely with government representatives and aircraft operational customers to address any issues that may arise.

Please be aware that this position requires proof of an FAA Second Class Medical certificate and the appropriate FAA Airmen certificate before starting.

Restriction: Appropriate regulatory certification and/or license required. Entry into this classification is limited to candidates approved by the enterprisewide Flight Operations Skills Team.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Senior Level (4 & 5) HighPerformance Experimental Test Pilots.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports engineering of advanced aircraft

• Plans and conducts engineering and experimental test flights

• Serves as PilotInCommand for advanced aircraft

• Evaluates aircraft for configuration performance and handling qualities changes

• Facilitates the Boeing Safety Management System including test safety processes

• Coordinates with engineering manufacturing and airworthiness personnel on certification efforts to ensure design integrity

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors degree or higher in engineering computer science mathematics physics physical sciences or chemistry

• Commercial Certificate or FAA ATP with appropriate endorsements or military equivalent

• Current FAA Class II medical certificate or the ability to obtain one

• 1000 flight hours as Pilot in Command of turbine powered jet aircraft

• Test Pilot School (TPS) Graduate

• Experimental flight test experience in 5th Generation Fighter aircraft or 6th Generation Fighter development experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 5: 10 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Masters Degree or higher in Engineering

• Experimental flight test experience in the F22A

• 10 years of experimental flight test experience or related activities

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.

Pilot Records Database:

All pilots will be screened through the current pilot records database process.

Shift:

This position is for primarily 1st shift; however some weekends and occasional offshift work are required to support program objectives.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 20% of the time.

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 for Senior Level (Level 4): $230000 $286000

Summary Pay Range for Senior Level (Level 5): $283000 $350000

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is a safetysensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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