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Job description
Location: Seattle, Washington (Boeing Field)
Team: Boeing Flight Operations - Military Transport, BT&E
Level: Experienced (P3) or Senior (P4)
Travel: Approximately 5-20%, dependent on program activity
Relocation: Offered based on candidate eligibility
What you’ll do
Plan and conduct KC-46 and P-8 production and acceptance test flights; serve as Pilot-in-Command.
Lead and demonstrate the full production acceptance process from preflight planning through post-flight reporting.
Identify, document, and coordinate resolution of flight deficiencies to ensure delivery-readiness.
Plan, coordinate, and execute aircraft delivery, ferry, support, and functional test flights on production and non-production aircraft.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and program teams to drive safe, timely aircraft acceptance for U.S. and international military customers.
What you bring
Security & eligibility: Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required for clearance). Must meet U.S. export-control compliance as a U.S. Person under 22 C.F.R. §120.62.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent directly related to the work.
PIC pedigree: Documented track record as Pilot-in-Command, Instructor Pilot, or Maintenance Test Pilot.
Certificates & medical: FAA Commercial Certificate or ATP with appropriate endorsements, and current FAA Class II medical (or ability to obtain).
Large-aircraft experience: Time in aircraft such as C-17, P-8, or KC-46 (or comparable large multi-engine types).
Compliance screening: Ability to successfully complete conflict-of-interest assessment, pilot records database screening, and drug/alcohol testing.
Preferred qualifications
5+ years of related experience for Senior (P4), or equivalent education/experience mix.
Current and qualified KC-46 or P-8 Pilot-in-Command.
KC-46 or P-8 Instructor and/or Functional Check Flight Pilot qualification.
Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Type ratings in Boeing commercial model aircraft.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering field.
Aviation Safety Officer background.
Experience with structured ground and flight test procedures.
Licenses, medical & clearances
Pilot licenses: CPL, ATP Unrestricted, or ATP Restricted (as applicable).
Medical: Current FAA Class II (or ability to obtain).
Security: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Person status required for export control compliance.
Total rewards & mobility
Competitive base pay with variable compensation opportunities.
Comprehensive benefits generally including health insurance, FSAs/HSAs, retirement savings plans, life & disability coverage, and paid/unpaid time off options.
Specific benefits may vary by location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.
Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.
Ready to take the left seat?
If you’re a proven PIC with large-aircraft credentials and a passion for production and acceptance flight test, we’d like to hear from you. Step into a role where your precision and leadership directly enable mission-ready aircraft for U.S. and allied forces worldwide.
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Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.