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Boeing has an exciting opportunity for a Testbed and UAS Chief Pilot - Senior Manager to join our team in Berkeley, MO (St Louis, MO surrounding area). Boeing’s Testbed Operation includes a fleet of twin-engine turbo-prop and business jet aircraft that are uniquely modified to develop new technologies for Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) programs within Air Dominance, Phantom Works, and many others.
The candidate’s primary responsibility will be to lead aircrew who operate the highly modified multi-crew aircraft for the purpose of Research and Development and lead a growing group of Air Vehicle Operators for the MQ-25 and MQ-28 programs.
A successful candidate will have experience in Testbed and UAS operations, including assisting Flight Test Engineering in the design and planning of flight test profiles, conducting engineering assessments for potential testbed projects, and coordinating, planning and executing ground and flight tests using standardized techniques to meet safety requirements and test objectives.
Duties also include collaborating with program managers on spaneting, evaluation and demonstration activities and ensuring flight activities comply with regulatory standards and Company policies.
This position requires an FAA ATP or Commercial certificate with the appropriate endorsements, as well as proof of an FAA Second Class Medical certificate and appropriate FAA Airmen certificate prior to starting in this position.
Position Responsibilities:
Lead and evaluate Testbed and UAS aircrew
Manage, plan, and conduct engineering and experimental test flights
Serve as Pilot-In-Command for Testbed aircraft
Evaluate aircraft for configuration performance and handling qualities changes
Facilitate the Boeing Safety Management System, including test safety processes
Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing and airworthiness personnel on certification efforts to ensure design integrity
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelors degree or higher
Commercial Certificate or FAA ATP with appropriate endorsements or military equivalent
Ability to obtain an FAA First Class Medical certificate
1,000 flight hours as Pilot in Command of turbine powered aircraft or FAA type rating of a turbine powered aircraft without a Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitation
Capable of traveling up to 30 of the time
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Test Pilot School (TPS) Graduate
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Science or Engineering
Experimental flight test experience in special mission or testbed aircraft
FAA type rating in Beechcraft King Air, 757/767, Bombardier Challenger 650/Global Vision, or similar sized business aircraft
UAS operator experience
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.
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 spanet and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $287,000 – $325,000
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 29, 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
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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.
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.
