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Lead a team of test pilots for T-7A flight test operations, manage aircrew activities, develop departmental strategies, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations.
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Chief Pilot, T-7A

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Boeing Test and Evaluation is searching for an Experimental Test Pilot to take the role of Chief Pilot, T-7 and join our team in Berkeley, MO or Edwards AFB, CA. In this role you will lead a team of highly talented test pilots in support of T-7A flight test and production in multiple locations.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Operates aircraft and manages test pilots and first-level managers performing aircrew duties, including activities to prepare for and conduct safe test flight operations; applies crew resource management principles to the operation of aircraft

  • Performs and manages activities to plan, conduct and evaluate ground and test flights

  • Leads aircrew activities to support design efforts

  • Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives

  • Acquires resources for department activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements

  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports

  • Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes

  • Manages, develops, trains and evaluates test pilots and first-level managers

  • Job requires FAA ATP or Commercial certificate with the appropriate endorsements

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience supporting a military flight test program

  • 10+ years of experience in military tactical aviation

  • Commercial Certificate or FAA ATP with appropriate endorsements

  • Current FAA Class II medical certificate or must have the ability to obtain one

  • Ability to pass the U.S. Air Force water survival and physiology training

  • Test Pilot School (TPS) Graduate

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience in aircraft production operations

  • Current and qualified in the T-7A or similar tactical training aircraft

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.

Shift:

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

Travel:  

This position will require travel up to 25%.

Pilot Records Database:

All pilots will be screened through the current pilot records database process.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, 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.

The Boeing Company 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 insurance 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, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $320,450 – $463,450

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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