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Military Derivatives Test Pilot (Experienced or Senior)
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Seattle, WA
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- 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)).
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- 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.
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- Last confirmed live 1 day agoWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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
Military Derivatives Test Pilot (Experienced or Senior) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Military Derivatives Test Pilot to join our team in Seattle, WA at Boeing Field. This position will work in the Military Transport division of Boeing Flight Operations. This division develops and flight tests military derivatives of various Boeing commercial aircraft for use by both the US military branches as well as foreign militaries around the world. The designs range from commercially certified supplemental designs to military specific requirements and often involve military specific systems related to communications, surveillance, self-defense systems, aerial refueling, military cargo and airdrop, and weapons delivery. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior Level Military Derivatives Test Pilots. Position Responsibilities Include: • Plan and conduct ground, flight and maintenance test flights for experimental, prototype, new production, and modified production aircraft to determine system functionality, aircraft performance, structural integrity, and certification of aircraft • Contributes to technical reports, flight manuals and flight reports • Assists with evaluation of flight data (e.g., system performance, aircraft handling, and equipment malfunction) and participates in aircraft design to recommend changes to design based on operational considerations • Collaborates on marketing, evaluation and demonstration activities for customers Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • 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 • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship • Military flight test experience in transport category airplanes • Commercial Certificate or FAA ATP with appropriate endorsements • Current FAA Class II medical certificate or the ability to obtain one Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Level 4: Five or more years military flight test experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Military test pilot school graduate • Military flight test experience in the KC-46, P-8 or similar aircraft • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) • Prior aerial refueling qualification and/or aerial refueling certification test experience • Type ratings in Boeing commercial model aircraft desired • Experience with the processes and procedures for certification of aircraft, including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Defense (DOD) requirements. Ability to assess type design data for showing compliance 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: Travel is required for this position and varies from 5-20% of the time depending on specific program activity. 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 competi