Senior T-7a Experimental Test Pilot

Boeing Boeing · Aerospace · Berkeley, MO

Boeing is seeking a Senior T-7A Experimental Test Pilot in Berkeley, MO, to support T-7A flight test and production. Responsibilities include requirements development, flight test planning and execution, technical reporting, and evaluating aircraft performance and systems. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, graduation from a recognized Test Pilot School, 1500 hours as first-pilot in tactical high-performance aircraft, and 100+ flight hours in experimental/engineering flight tests. A US Security Clearance is required.

What you'd actually do

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Develops and coordinates flight test plans, procedures and techniques to achieve qualification or certification and meets test plan objectives
  4. Writes technical reports and flight reports and provides input for developing and modifying flight manuals and related documents
  5. Evaluates data and provides recommendations regarding operational techniques, aircraft handling characteristics, systems operations and design improvements

Skills

Required

  • US Security Clearance
  • 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 as first-pilot in tactical high performance aircraft
  • 100+ flight hours as first pilot during experimental, engineering, operational and/or acceptance flight tests
  • Military Flight Test experience

Nice to have

  • 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

What the JD emphasized

  • US Security Clearance
  • US Citizenship
  • Graduate of a recognized Test Pilot School
  • Military Flight Test experience