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Air Dominance Lead Technical Pilot
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
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Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship/clearance.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles4 certified filings for “Senior Technical Product Owner” (Information Technology Project Managers) in WA: $139k–$167k, median $153k. Most were filed at wage level III (75%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Citizenship requirement statedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Air Dominance Lead Technical Pilot Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Test and Evaluation is searching for an experienced fighter pilot to take the role of an Air Dominance Lead Technical Pilot for an Air Dominance/Phantom Works program located in St. Louis, MO . 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. 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 lead 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 lead Technical Pilot collaborates in development and coordination of test plans, procedures, and techniques to achieve qualification or certification, while meeting test plan objectives. The lead Technical Pilot recommends operational techniques for systems and design enhancements. Other responsibilities of the lead 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 lead 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 lead Technical Pilot you will consult with cross-functional teams during accident investigations and analysis. Job requires test or development experience of 5th or 6th generation tactical aircraft, and FAA ATP or Commercial certificate with the appropriate endorsements. This is not an active flying position. Position Responsibilities Include: • 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): • This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) • 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 • Commercial Certificate or FAA ATP with appropriate endorsements or military equivalent • Ability to obtain a FAA Second Class Medical certificate • 1,000 flight ho