Senior T-7A Experimental Test Pilot

Senior T-7A Experimental Test Pilot

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Test and Evaluation is searching for an Experimental Test Pilot to take the role of Senior T-7A Experimental Test Pilot and join our team in Berkeley, MO.

In this role you will join a team of highly talented test pilots in support of T-7A flight test and production in multiple locations.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Position Responsibilities:

• Requirements development, subject matter expert on all performance aspects of aircraft design, PVI development and assessment, subject matter expert on mission system capabilities and operation, 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, prototype, and production aircraft to determine system functionality, handling qualities and high angle of attack performance, flutter tests, loads tests, structural integrity, and performance of flight control systems, vehicle management systems, mission systems, and weapon systems

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

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

• Evaluates data and provides recommendations regarding operational techniques, aircraft handling characteristics, systems operations and design improvements

• 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

• Position requires FAA ATP or Commercial certificate with Instrument and SEL rating

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship

• 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

• Graduate of a recognized Test Pilot School

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate specific to Single Engine Land and Instrument Airplane

• Current FAA Class II medical certificate

• 1,500 hours first-pilot time in tactical fighter/trainer aircraft

• 100+ flight hours as first pilot during experimental, engineering, operational and/or acceptance flight tests

• Military Flight Test experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• FAA Commercial pilot’s certificate MEL, C/L Thrust Limitation removed, or ATP

• Instructor Pilot rating in tactical fighter/trainer aircraft

• Previous qualification in aircraft with advanced fly-by-wire control systems

• Developmental flight test experience in tactical aircraft

• Able to communicate complex flight test concepts and ideas in written form and/or orally

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:

This position will require up to 25% of travel

Shift:

This position is primarily for 1st shift; however, alternate and/or weekend shifts may be required to meet support prog