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Experienced Production Pilot (Production Transport)

Seattle, Washington; Zhoushan, Zhejiang Job ID JR2026512883 Category Flight Operations-Pilot Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 22, 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.

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) team is seeking ExperiencedProduction Pilot to join our Production Flight Test organization located in Seattle WA.

This position specifically will have initial training in Seattle, WA at Boeing Field, followed by a Long-Term Assignment for 2/3 years to Zhoushan, China. Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided. After completing the assignment you will return to Seattle and continue to support the enterprise as a Puget Sound-based production pilot.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join Boeing Flight Operations and play a critical role in supporting Boeing delivery flight operations in China.  Primary responsibility will be to conduct initial and follow on production flights and customer demonstration flights on newly manufactured or completed 737 airplanes in Seattle, WA and Zhoushan, China.

Position Responsibilities Include:

  • Plans and conducts production and acceptance test flights

  • Demonstrates or leads the production acceptance process

  • Identifies and documents flight deficiencies and coordinates resolution

  • Coordinate with multiple stakeholders internally and externally to Boeing

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

  • Serves as Pilot-In-Command

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

  • 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

  • Experience piloting turbine powered aircraft

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport and travel internationally without restriction

  • FAA first class medical certificate

  • 1500 flight hours

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Test Pilot School (TPS) Graduate

Long-term Assignment details:

  • Candidate must be able to obtain a work visa, depending on requirements of the country

  • Candidate must be able to meet the cultural requirements of the country, as applicable

  • Employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to satisfy all labor and immigration formalities of the country

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.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility to U.S. location (Seattle, WA).

Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided.

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: $187,850 - 254,150


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 07, 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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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