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Senior T-7A Experimental Test Pilot - Boeing
USA - Berkeley, MO
Full time
End Date: June 11, 2026 (14 days left to apply)
Requisition ID
JR2026504873
To apply click HERE.
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing Test and Evaluation is searching for an Experimental Test Pilot to take the role of Senior T-7A Experimental Test Pilot and join our team in Berkeley, MO.
In this role you will join a team of highly talented test pilots in support of T-7A flight test and production in multiple locations.
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.
Position Responsibilities:
- Requirements development, subject matter expert on all performance aspects of aircraft design, PVI development and assessment, subject matter expert on mission system capabilities and operation, subject matter expert for flight test activities to include operating limitations development, safety planning, flight test planning, test card development, test execution and reporting
- Plans and executes ground tests and flight tests for experimental, prototype, and production aircraft to determine system functionality, handling qualities and high angle of attack performance, flutter tests, loads tests, structural integrity, and performance of flight control systems, vehicle management systems, mission systems, and weapon systems
- Develops and coordinates flight test plans, procedures and techniques to achieve qualification or certification and meets test plan objectives
- Writes technical reports and flight reports and provides input for developing and modifying flight manuals and related documents
- Evaluates data and provides recommendations regarding operational techniques, aircraft handling characteristics, systems operations and design improvements
- Evaluates flight data (e.g., system performance, aircraft handling, equipment function) and participates in aircraft and aircraft system design to recommend changes to design based on operational considerations
- Collaborates on marketing, evaluation, and demonstration activities for customers
- Assures flight activities comply with regulatory standards and company policies and procedures
- Works with government representatives and customers to resolve issues
- Position requires FAA ATP or Commercial certificate with Instrument and SEL rating
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
- 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
- Graduate of a recognized Test Pilot School
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate specific to Single Engine Land and Instrument Airplane
- Current FAA Class II medical certificate
- 1,500 hours first-pilot time in tactical fighter/trainer aircraft
- 100+ flight hours as first pilot during experimental, engineering, operational and/or acceptance flight tests
- Military Flight Test experience
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- FAA Commercial pilot’s certificate MEL, C/L Thrust Limitation removed, or ATP
- Instructor Pilot rating in tactical fighter/trainer aircraft
- Previous qualification in aircraft with advanced fly-by-wire control systems
- Developmental flight test experience in tactical aircraft
- Able to communicate complex flight test concepts and ideas in written form and/or orally
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
Travel:
This position will require up to 25% of travel
Shift:
This position is primarily for 1st shift; however, alternate and/or weekend shifts may be required to meet 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: $205,700 - $278,300
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Export Control Requirement:
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.
Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
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.
Contingent Upon Award Program
The position is contingent upon program award
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
To apply click HERE.
TCCA Engineering Test Pilot – Fixed Wing/Rotary Wing
TCCA Engineering Test Pilot – Fixed Wing/Rotary Wing
Transport Canada Civil Aviation is actively hiring Engineering Test Pilots for Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing aircraft (AO-ETP-01, MOT26J-022512-000791). The position is a permanent position reporting to the flight test division located in Ottawa, ON.
Closing date: October 31, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Salary
$158,684 to $186,445
Level
AO-ETP-01
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Transport Canada.
Intent of the process
Engineering Test Pilot – Fixed Wing (1 position) and Engineering Test Pilot – Rotary Wing (1 position)
A pool of fully qualified candidates
Engineering Test Pilot Duties:
Transport Canada directly contributes to the Safety and Security of Canadians on a daily basis. As an Engineering Test Pilot in the National Aircraft Certification, Civil Aviation Branch at Transport Canada you will be required to:
- Determine the flight test program necessary for the aircraft certification approval.
- Act as test pilot flight crew member to conduct flight tests necessary for certification and to audit manufacturers' production standards.
- Develop new regulations and new advisory guidance material including acceptable flight test techniques.
- Review qualifications and provide technical recommendations for ministerial delegation authorization to individuals and organizations for design approval flight testing of aeronautical products.
- Maintain flight test specific piloting skills and participate in professional development and skills enhancement training as required by the Department.
Essential Qualifications
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in engineering, mathematics, science, or in a field relevant to the duties of the position or eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada,
and successful completion of a one-year Engineering Test Pilot course recognized by Transport Canada or minimum of five years of experience as an experimental / developmental test pilot with a manufacturer of civil certified transport category aircraft.
- Significant engineering flight test experience as a pilot in command (PIC) of number of aircraft types.
- Significant experience as engineering test pilot.
- Knowledge of civil airworthiness certification design standards.
- Significant knowledge of aircraft operations, flight test techniques, aerodynamics, stability and control, performance, power plants and aircraft system operation.
- For additional information, please use the link below:
How to apply
Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide
- Your resume
- Contact information for 2 references
We would like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Hiring organization contact
Name: Michelle Bonga, Human Resources Assistant
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posted 21 May
Flight Test Pilot - Garmin
Flight Test Pilot- Garmin
About Garmin
Garmin's aviation products and services have revolutionized flight and become essential to the lives of pilots, aircraft owners and operators around the world. A leading provider of solutions to general aviation, business aviation, rotorcraft, advanced air mobility, government and defense, and commercial air carrier customers, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate.
Position Overview
Garmin is seeking a full-time Flight Test Pilot for Garmin's Salem, OR location. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in performance of flight test pilot activities including developing ground and flight test plans for complex projects, acting as Pilot in Command during execution of flight tests, authoring certification plans or project level documentation for flight manuals, effectively representing the end user, and working with certification authorities to resolve certification issues.
Essential Functions
- Acts as Pilot in Command for experimental aircraft with moderately significant changes to certified design and conducts complex, moderate-risk tests
- May act as Flight Test Project Lead for moderately complex projects
- Drafts ground/flight test plans for complex test programs including programs with tests not previously conducted
- Defines operational characteristics for the system under development/test and effectively represents end user of individual products
- Understands and is able to maintain moderately complex test aircraft configurations and coordinates with engineering teams
- Analyzes data to assist with development of systems, determines compliance with requirements, and provides certification data
- Addresses issues with test aircraft and installations including advanced troubleshooting and provides support to aircraft maintenance
- Identifies/tracks issues during flight test, offers quality solutions, and verifies resolution for moderately complex projects
- Leverages thorough understanding of aircraft certification process and associated regulations to author certification plans or content for complex projects, including new content
- Creates project level documentation structure for flight manuals and technical publications intended for use by pilots
- Serves as an expert in flight operations aspects of systems sufficient to communicate functional hazards and failure effects to safety analysis team
- Works with certification authorities to resolve certification issues
- Revises or authors new procedures and makes significant safety contributions to the flight test organization
- Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques
- Serves as a mentor to less experienced flight test pilots
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- 2nd Class FAA Medical Certificate
- Minimum 1,500 hours total flight time
- Minimum 200 Flight Test Hours
- Previous flight test experience
- Demonstrates proficient use of advanced engineering and flight test tools including performing advanced troubleshooting on complex avionics system installations
- Demonstrates solid and proficient understanding of certification process and associated regulations
- Demonstrates strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in systems engineering or software development
- Flight Test Pilot DER or ODA Unit Member Qualification
- Commercial aviation experience is a plus
- Helicopter pilot qualifications
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
posted 28 April
Test and Evaluation Engineer Supporting Army Special Operations Aviation - Cruz Associates, Inc.
Cruz Associates Inc. of Yorktown, VA (www.cruzinc.us) has an open position and is looking for qualified candidates for a Test and Evaluation Engineer. The job location is Joint Base Langley Eustis (JBLE), Virginia. Interested applicants should apply by clicking the following link: Test and Evaluation Engineer, completing the online application and uploading their resumes. Specifically, this position will support the Special Operations Aviation (SOA) integration of the new MV-75 Cheyenne II tiltrotor.
Scope: Provides Test and Evaluation analysis and support services for multiple Army and Special Operations aircraft and their associated mission equipment. Successful performance requires professional knowledge of engineering theories, principles and disciplines that encompass design, development, test and evaluation, certification, qualification, modification, fabrication, installation, integration test and evaluation, fielding, flight operations, sustainment, and continuous airworthiness of a total aircraft system package is required to attain program goals. Areas of focus are conduct of flight test, instrumentation, data reduction, and test planning /reporting. Provide senior expert level technical test and evaluation support to the Technology Applications Program Office (TAPO) to include the MH-47, MH-60, A/MH-6, SOA Fixed Wing, SOA Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), avionics, aircraft survivability equipment (ASE), sensors, and weapons programs.
Responsibilities:
- Develop test plans and coordinate test activities to include test range scheduling and planning, data collecting and processing. Work closely with the Aviation Engineering Directorate (AED) and Aircraft Integration Directorate (AID) in writing and staffing Airworthiness Qualification Plans (AQPs) and obtaining Airworthiness Releases (AWRs).
- Participate as a member of Technical Interface Meetings (TIMs), Program Reviews, Test Integration Working Groups (TIWGs), and System Safety Working Groups (SSWGs).
- Apply and administrate the requirements of Army Regulation 70-62 as they apply to Army Special Operations Aircraft.
- Perform routine clerical, administrative, and logistics tasks as required in support of test conduct.
- Participate in aerial flight in a Flight Test Engineering capacity.
- Work closely with engineering counterparts, to include, but not limited to the AED, TAPO, and the Systems Integration and Management Office (SIMO).
- Develop and maintain the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP).
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience working in military aviation is required.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience with planning and conducting flight tests is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering is desired.
- Knowledge of higher-level data analysis computer language (e.g., MATLAB) is desired.
- Training and experience as an experimental test pilot is required, or at least
- 10 years of experience working in Special Operations Aviation test and evaluation.
- 3 years exposure to the Defense Acquisition process is desired.
- Secret or Interim Secret security clearance is required.
posted 23 April
Aerospace Engineer, AST, Research Pilot - NASA
Aerospace Engineer, AST, Research Pilot (Direct Hire)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Armstrong Flight Research Center
Click HERE for more information and to apply.
Summary
The Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Research Pilot to support advanced aeronautics flight research and Earth science missions. The incumbent will conduct experimental and developmental flight tests, execute complex airborne science operations, and contribute to NASA's mission to advance aerospace technology and scientific discovery.
Salary
$161,169 - $197,200 per year
Duties
- Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
- Serves as a Research Pilot in the Flight Operations Branch, executing multiple aeronautics and airborne science research projects.
- Leads collaboration with engineers, project managers, and technical teams to plan and execute flight research missions; serving as a test pilot and participating in the accomplishment of mission objectives and success.
- Operates research and development aircraft carrying scientific payloads, remote sensing systems, and specialized research instrumentation, ensuring mission safety and data quality.
- Coordinates with Airborne Science project scientists to refine data requirements, optimize flight profiles, and make real-time adjustments to maximize mission effectiveness.
- Serves as a subject matter expert in multiple aircraft, demonstrating capabilities and managing in-flight and ground emergencies.
- Advises the Director for Flight Operations and the Chief Pilot on all phases of aircraft operations, science data collection strategies, flight instructional techniques, air traffic procedures, and regulatory compliance.
- Supports global deployment operations for airborne research campaigns, including remote-site operations, international coordination, and implementation of safety practices.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- This position may require a one-year probationary/trial period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. **See Additional Information section**
- You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- You must be proficient in the English Language.
- At the time of initial appointment, you must possess a current FAA first class medical certificate or a military pilot flight physical; or you must obtain a NASA flight medical certification.
- Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.
- If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
Qualifications
In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.
NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA's unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement.
1. Certificate and Rating:
- A current Federal Aviation Administration commercial pilot's license with an instrument rating OR
- A pilot and instrument rating from the armed services.
2. Flight Hours:
- 1,500 hours of pilot-in-command (or first pilot) flight time that included at least 500 hours in jet aircraft having at least 3,000 pounds of thrust per engine.
3. Specialized experience:
To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level:
- Executing in-flight test techniques to evaluate aircraft performance and flying qualities testing in support of flight test programs or related training activities;
- Serving as Pilot in Command in fighter, trainer, transport, or bomber aircraft; leading flight operations while applying knowledge of crew systems, aviation operations, and safety standards to achieve mission objectives; and
- Performing flight research, flight test, or airborne test bed aircraft operations to evaluate aircraft systems in support of aircraft design, development, testing, or modification efforts.
To receive proper consideration, you must:
- Submit a copy of your license (front and back) with your application AND
- Ensure that your flight hours are indicated in your resume.
Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.
NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.
Education
Basic Education Requirement: You must have successfully completed a bachelor's degree with a major in one of the following:
a) Engineering from a college or university that has ABET accredited engineering programs
b) Physical Science, Mathematics, Life Science or other field of Science
c) Computer Science that included 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of course work in any combination of mathematics, statistics and computer science with at least half of those hours in mathematics and statistics courses that included differential and integral calculus; and that provided an in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical applications of computer science, including digital computer system architecture and system software organization, the representation and transformation of information structures, and the theoretical models for such representations and transformations.
If you did not complete a qualifying bachelor's degree, you may be eligible if you have obtained a graduate degree in an AST qualifying field, as listed above.
Degrees in engineering technology are not considered qualifying for this position.
Engineering degrees earned within the United States: Engineering degrees earned within the United States must be from a college or university that has at least one ABET accredited engineering program. To find out if a school has at least one ABET accredited program, please visit http://www.abet.org.
Engineering degrees earned outside the United States: Engineering degrees earned outside the United States must be recognized by a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), often known as accords. These are non-governmental agreements among organizations that accredit academic degree programs. MRAs recognize the substantial equivalence of mature accreditation systems and programs accredited by signatory organizations within their jurisdictions. For a listing of Signatories, please visit, https://www.abet.org/global-presence/mutual-recognition-agreements/is-your-program-recognized/.
Science and other related degrees earned within the United States: Science and other related degrees must have been awarded from colleges or universities that are accredited by recognized accrediting organizations. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Science and other related degrees earned outside the United States: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.
posted 14 April
USAF Test Pilot School Chief Test Pilot
USAF Test Pilot School Chief Test Pilot
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Chief Test Pilot (GS-2181-15) to work at the USAF Test Pilot School (USAF TPS) at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. This is an incredible opportunity to shape the future of test and evaluation through mentoring and guiding a world-class team of instructors whose mission is to educate the next generation of test leaders. You will shape the direction of research and participate in experimental R&D test flights. And there’s an opportunity to be a Safety Pilot on the USAF premier Experimental Aircraft, the X-62 VISTA.
Organization: USAF Test Pilot School (TPS)
Location: Edwards AFB, CA
Grade: GS-15
Salary: $197,200 (Special Salary Rate)
Incentives: May be eligible for recruitment/relocation incentives
Timeline: Resumes Submitted NLT 27 April 2026
About the Role:
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the USAF TPS’s nationally/internationally recognized technical expert in airborne flight test and evaluation. The incumbent is the senior instructor test pilot who provides technical expertise, corporate knowledge, and long term continuity for all flight test techniques and in-flight instructional methods taught by the USAF TPS.
This position has primary technical and safety review responsibility for all TPS curriculum flight test training and in-flight instruction. The incumbent provides ground, simulator, and in-flight instruction in advanced flight test instructional techniques and training responsibilities to new TPS IPs and IFTEs. They will also impart advanced flight test knowledge, skills, and abilities to TPS students who are operationally experienced pilots, navigators and engineers who have no previous experimental flight test experience.
The Chief Test Pilot plays a critical advisory role in all TPS research initiatives and has the opportunity to be closely involved in specific student Test Management Projects and/or Staff Research Projects.
As the Chief Test Pilot for TPS and the Air Force Test Center, this individual has test enterprise-wide consulting, briefing, and technical & safety advising responsibilities and is expected to be actively involved in test professional organizations.
Qualifications:
Required –
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
- Military Test Pilot School graduate
- At least 5 years of experience as a test pilot conducting military developmental or experimental flight testing of manned aerospace vehicles.
- Must meet USAF Class II flying requirements to include physical requirements to fly ejection seat aircraft, at the time of appointment.
- Must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating. The FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating is also required.
- Must meet the specialized OPM experience requirements for a GS-2181 Test Pilot Flight Instructor (1750 hrs total flight time, 1300 hrs PIC, 300 hrs IP time, 75 hr Instrument time, 100 hrs flight time in the last 12 months).
Desired –
- Masters Degree in Engineering
- 10+ years of experience in military flight test
- Prior teaching experience
- Involved in flight test professional organizations such as SETP, SFTE, AIAA, or ITEA.
For additional information: https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/Article/4446271/chief-test-pilot-gs-2181-15/ or
click HERE.
TO APPLY:
POC: Mr. David Vanhoy (661) 277-3000 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please send resumes to: Heather Ash, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
***Resumes limited to two pages.***
Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.
posted 8 April