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Production Pilot (Production Transport)

North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID JR2026493837 Category Flight Operations-Pilot Role Type Onsite Post Date Feb. 06, 2026
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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.

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking Experienced Production Pilots to join the Production Flight Test organization in North Charleston, SC. 

Primary responsibility will be to conduct initial and follow-on production flights and customer demonstration flights on newly manufactured 787 (in Charleston) airplanes.  Successful candidates can expect travel and flights domestically and internationally in support of the production system as well as post-production activity via CFR 91 & 125.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Plans and conducts production and acceptance test flights

  • Demonstrates or leads the production acceptance process

  • Identifies and documents flight deficiencies and coordinates resolution

  • Plans, coordinates and conducts ferry, support, functional test, and customer demonstration flights on production and non-production aircraft

  • Serve as Pilot-In-Command

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 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

  • Commercial Certificate or FAA ATP with appropriate endorsements or military experience equivalent

  • Experience piloting turbine powered aircraft

  • Able to obtain and maintain a valid passport and travel internationally without restrictions

  • Ability to obtain FAA First Class Medical certificate

  • 1500 flight hours

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Test Pilot School (TPS) Graduate

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. 

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Pilot Records Database:

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

Shift:

This position is primarily 1st shift; however, some weekends and occasional off-shift work are required to support program objectives.

Travel:

This position will require 10% domestic & international travel.

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: $179,590 - $254,150


Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 20, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

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