Flight Test Operator 3

Boeing; Bingen (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability programs

Job summary

Insitu, a Boeing subsidiary in Bingen, WA, seeks a Flight Test Operator to support integration and testing of new UAS hardware and software. You will operate aircraft, maintain systems, and ensure mission readiness while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires hands-on flight operations across company ranges and travel up to 10% domestically/internationally. Onsite work in Bingen is mandatory, with total rewards including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Aviation or military aviation experience with 2-3 years of practical knowledge working with Insitu unmanned systems.
• Experience with Insitu tracking programs and library documentation.
• Willing to work fully onsite in Bingen, WA.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain aircraft and equipment to support engineering, production, demos, and training within Flight Operations.
• Maintain aircraft and hardware to ensure systems are mission ready and safe.
• Conduct flight operations and evolutions in Pendleton, Boardman, and national airspace multiple times weekly.

Skills

UAS operations

Flight operations

Onsite work

Medical clearance

Vehicle operation

Education

Associates Degree in Aviation

Insitu UAS experience

Tools

Insitu tracking programs

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing, has pioneered the design, manufacturing and operation of high-performance Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) with superior payload capabilities.

Insitu’s world-class manufacturing facilities are located in Bingen, WA and deliver the highest quality products on time. We are on a mission to be the world’s most trusted partner; developing and integrating world-class solutions that support customer success in the most challenging environments.

Discover a career in Aviation where you are a part of the UAS future while working in a supportive environment focused on Pioneering, Performing, Caring and Unity.

As a Flight Test Operator you will be responsible for supporting integration and testing of new engineering road mapped hardware and software at Insitu.

What you’ll do:

• Operate and maintain aircraft and associated equipment to support engineering, production, demonstrations, and training activities within the Flight Operations department.
• Serve as a maintainer for aircraft and hardware, ensuring all systems are mission ready and compliant with safety standards.
• Conduct flight operations and evolutions in company controlled, Pendleton, Boardman, and national airspace multiple times each week.
• Achieve and maintain required medical clearance for participation in government programs.
• Obtain and actively utilize multiple system qualifications as operational needs demand.
• Troubleshoot, integrate, and maintain system architecture for seamless mission execution.
• Provide instruction and mentorship to new students and previously qualified personnel to maintain team proficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to support enterprise-wide objectives.

Education & Experience:

• Associates Degree in Aviation, Military Aviation experience or 2-3 years of practical knowledge and experience working with Insitu unmanned systems.
• A working expertise with Insitu tracking programs and library documentation.
• Must be willing to work fully onsite in Bingen, WA.
• Current or previous qualification as an Insitu UAS Operator and Maintainer.
• Willing to commute in the company vehicle from Bingen to company flying ranges.
• Able to obtain a class II medical certification.
• Able to drive company vehicles and has a current clean DMV record.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Maintainer deployed or similar exp. is preferred but not required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Travel Requirement:

This position requires Domestic and International travel up to 10%.

In-Office Requirement Statement:

This role requires hands‑on work on our products/collaboration with on‑site teams, and will need to work onsite full‑time in Bingen, WA.

At Insitu, 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. Insitu 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 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. Please note that the salary information show below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications and work location.

Typical Hiring Range: 31.40 - 43.12

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Insitu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.