Experienced/Senior Test Pilot – Military Transport Derivatives (Boeing Field, Seattle)

Pilot Assessments; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time away from work

Job summary

Pilot Assessments in Seattle, WA is seeking a seasoned Flight Test Engineer to plan and conduct ground, flight, and maintenance test flights for experimental and transport aircraft. You will evaluate performance, document findings, and contribute to flight manuals and reports.

The role requires military flight test experience and eligibility for US security clearance. BS in engineering or related field, FAA ATP with endorsements, and export control compliance are required; relocation/travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• Military flight test school graduate.
• Operational background in transport-category airplanes.
• Commercial Certificate or FAA ATP with endorsements; Class II medical.
• Ability to obtain US security clearance; active Secret preferred.
• Must meet US export control requirements (US Person per 22 CFR 120.62).

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct ground, flight, and maintenance test flights for various aircraft.
• Support certification activities across certified and military configurations.
• Evaluate flight data, document findings, and recommend actions.
• Contribute to technical reports, flight manuals, and flight reports.
• Provide design input and recommend changes from test insights.
• Participate in customer demonstrations and evaluations.
• Champion safety, compliance, and disciplined test conduct.

Skills

Military flight test experience

Regulatory compliance

Flight test leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or directly related non-US equivalent

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Plan and conduct ground, flight, and maintenance test flights for experimental, prototype, new‑production, and modified‑production aircraft to evaluate systems, performance, handling qualities, and structural integrity.
• Support certification activities across commercially certified supplemental designs and military‑unique configurations.
• Evaluate flight data and system performance; document findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Contribute to technical reports, flight manuals, and comprehensive flight reports.
• Provide design input and recommend changes based on operational test insights.
• Participate in customer demonstrations, evaluations, and marketing activities.
• Champion safety, disciplined test conduct, and regulatory compliance throughout all phases of test.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a directly related non‑U.S. equivalent.
• Flight Test Credentials: Graduation from a military test pilot school.
• Operational Background: Military flight test experience in transport‑category airplanes.
• Pilot Qualifications: Commercial Certificate or FAA ATP with appropriate endorsements; current FAA Class II medical (or ability to obtain).
• Security: Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; interim and/or final U.S. Secret required after start; active Secret preferred (active within past 24 months considered active).
• Compliance: Must meet U.S. export control requirements (U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62). Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. Candidates must pass Conflict of Interest assessment, pilot records database screening, and applicable drug/alcohol testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of military flight test experience (Level 4/Senior), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Flight test experience on KC‑46, P‑8, or similar large transport platforms.
• Prior aerial refueling qualification and/or aerial refueling certification test experience.
• Type ratings in Boeing commercial model aircraft.
• Experience with FAA and Department of Defense certification processes and procedures; ability to assess type design data for compliance.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive base pay with variable compensation opportunities (see stated ranges above).
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Programs supporting paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation assistance available based on eligibility.

Programs and options vary based on factors such as location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.