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Senior Air Dominance Technical Pilot

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2025451177 Category Flight Operations-Pilot Post Date Apr. 29, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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 Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Air Dominance Technical Pilot, on the Air Dominance\Phantom Works, Air Proprietary 1 (AP1) Program in Berkeley, MO (St. Louis, MO surrounding area). In this role, you will work alongside a high-performing, cross-functional team focused on developing next-generation, state-of-the-art capabilities for Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) programs, including Air Dominance and Phantom Works, among others.

The primary responsibility of the selected candidate will be to support advanced aircraft and systems development and certification efforts, and to provide flight operations, safety and technical support to Boeing stakeholders at multiple levels. This involves integrating into multidisciplinary teams aimed at addressing warfighter needs by applying human engineering principles and leveraging best practices operating tactical aircraft. As senior Technical Pilot, you will develop and approve new or existing procedures and provide information and specialized technical services to stakeholder pilots, enhancing warfighting capabilities.

You will also contribute to planning and execution of assessments of pilot-vehicle-interface design for experimental, prototype, and production aircraft.  The senior Technical Pilot collaborates in development and coordination of test plans, procedures, and techniques to achieve qualification or certification, while meeting test plan objectives. The senior Technical Pilot recommends operational techniques for systems and design enhancements.

Other responsibilities of the senior Technical Pilot include researching, editing, documenting, and coordinating publication of tactics, techniques, and procedures for operating Boeing aircraft.  You will represent Boeing as a technical lead when engaging in external/internal forums and collaborations, as well as advise, coach and mentor other Technical Pilots.

As the senior Technical Pilot you will meet with regulatory agencies at the executive level and serve as a consultant to senior management and other industry professionals.  Additionally, you will support business development by discussing and demonstrating aircraft and new flight technology.  As a senior Technical Pilot you will consult with cross-functional teams during accident investigations and analysis.

Job requires operational test experience as pilot of 5th generation tactical aircraft, and FAA ATP or Commercial certificate with the appropriate endorsements. 

This is not an active flying position.

Restriction: Appropriate regulatory certification and/or license required.  Entry into this classification is limited to candidates approved by the enterprise-wide Flight Operations Skills Team.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Supports engineering of advanced aircraft and systems

  • Supports planning and execution of engineering and experimental test events

  • Provides flight operations, safety, and technical support

  • Recommends operational techniques for systems and design enhancements

  • Researches, edits, documents, and coordinates publication of tactics, techniques, and procedures for operating Boeing aircraft

  • Coordinates with engineering, manufacturing and airworthiness personnel on certification efforts to ensure design integrity 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, physical sciences, or chemistry

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

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

  • 1,000 flight hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) of turbine powered jet aircraft

  • Operational flight test experience in 5th Generation Fighter aircraft or 6th Generation Fighter development experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Master’s Degree or higher in Engineering

  • Operational flight test experience in the F-22A

  • USAF Weapons Instructor Course (WIC) Graduate

  • 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.

Shift:

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

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: $225,000 – $277,000


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 08, 2025


Export Control Requirements: 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.

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.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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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