Description
[redacted] Flight Operation\'s is seeking a Test Pilot for our Military Derivative branch in Seattle, WA.
This unique and rewarding position will involve testing military derivative aircraft in joint test environments using both military and commercial certification methodologies.
This position will involve formation and chase responsibilities in test support aircraft.
Responsibilities include:
Conducts ground, flight and maintenance test flights for experimental, prototype and production aircraft to determine system functionality, aircraft performance and structural integrity of aircraft.
Contributes to technical reports, flight manuals and flight reports.
Assists with evaluation of flight data (e.g., system performance, aircraft handling, 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.
Additional job responsibilities will include production flight testing of military and civilian aircraft.
Job requires FAA ATP or Commercial certificate with the appropriate endorsements.
[redacted] 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.
Division
Engineering Test and Tech
Relocation Assistance Available
Yes. Available for eligible candidates, if authorized.
Qualifications
Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor\'s and 5 or more years\' experience, Master\'s degree with 3 or more years\' experience or PhD degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Basic Qualifications:
A current Secret security clearance is required.
Close formation flight experience is required.
Military flight test experience is mandatory.
Preferred Qualifications:
T-38 Instructor Pilot / Test Support aircraft experience is highly desired.
A military Test Pilot School graduate is highly desired.
Transport/bomber flight test experience is highly desired.
Receiver aerial refueling experience in large military aircraft is also highly desired.