Senior Experimental Test Pilot

Senior Experimental Test Pilot

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing has an exciting opportunity for an autonomous aircraft Senior Experimental Test Pilot to join our MQ-25A Stingray test team in Berkeley, MO or Patuxent River, MD.  As an MQ-25A Air Vehicle Pilot (AVP), you will be on the leading edge of Developmental Test operating the Navy’s newest Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) as it enters ground and flight test.  As Pilot-in-Command, you will be responsible for planning and executing various ground and flight tests to bring a critical capability to the carrier fleet safely and efficiently.  You will provide support and mature guidance to a professional team of aircrew and engineers for the EMD test phase and beyond.

 This position will require proof of FAA Second Class Medical certificate and appropriate FAA Airmen certificate prior to starting in this position.

Position Responsibilities:

• Serves as Pilot-In-Command for MQ-25A air vehicles

• Plans and conducts engineering and experimental test flights

• Supports requirements development, acts as subject matter expert on all performance aspects of aircraft design, PVI development and assessment, subject matter expert for flight test activities to include operating limitations development, safety planning, flight test planning, test card development, test execution and reporting

• Plans and executes ground tests and flight tests for experimental and production aircraft to determine system functionality, handling quality performance, flutter tests, loads tests, structural integrity, and performance of flight control systems, vehicle management systems, missions systems, and weapon systems

• Develops and coordinates flight test plans, procedures and techniques to achieve qualification or certification and meet test plan objectives

• Writes technical reports and flight reports and provides input for developing and modifying flight manuals and related documents

• Evaluates flight data (e.g., system performance, aircraft handling, equipment function) and participates in aircraft and aircraft system design to recommend changes to design based on operational considerations

• Collaborates on marketing, evaluation, and demonstration activities for customers

• Assures flight activities comply with regulatory standards and company policies and procedures

• Works with government representatives and customers to resolve issues

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

• FAA Commercial Certificate or FAA ATP with appropriate endorsements

• Ability to obtain an FAA Second Class Medical certificate

• 1,000 hours of aircrew time in relevant aircraft, to include fighters, trainers, carrier aircraft and/or military UAS

• Ability to comprehend and effectively communicate complex ideas and flight test concepts in writing and orally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Test Pilot School (TPS) Graduate

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering

• Experimental flight test experience

• FAA type rating in Beechcraft King Air, C-12 or other King Air variants

• Civil Aviation Experience

• Developmental flight test experience

• UAS flight test and/or operational experience

• US Navy carrier aviation experience

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.

Shift:

This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

Travel:

This position may require travel 25% 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 prov