Chief Pilot (Senior Manager)

Boeing•Berkeley, MO

3d•$379,100 - $512,900•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Test and Evaluation is searching for an Experimental Test Pilot to take the role of an Air Dominance Chief Pilot (Senior Manager), and join our team in Berkeley, MO. In this role you will lead advanced flight test and experimental aircraft programs while supervising and developing a team of test pilots and mid-level managers. You will work alongside a high-performing, cross-functional team focused on developing next‑generation, state‑of‑the‑art capabilities for Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), including Air Dominance and Phantom Works.

Requirements

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 or higher from an accredited course of study
10+ years of experience supporting a military flight test program
10+ years of experience in military tactical aviation
Commercial Certificate or FAA ATP with appropriate endorsements
Current FAA Class II medical certificate or must have the ability to obtain one
1,500 flight hours as Pilot in Command of turbine powered jet aircraft
Ability to pass the U.S. Navy and/or U.S. Air Force water survival and physiology training
Test Pilot School (TPS) Graduate
5th Generation Fighter aircraft or 6th Generation Fighter development experience
Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or higher in Engineering
Current and qualified in a tactical type aircraft

Responsibilities

Operates aircraft and manages test pilots and first-level managers performing aircrew duties, including activities to prepare for and conduct safe test flight operations; applies crew resource management principles to the operation of aircraft
Performs and manages activities to plan, conduct and evaluate ground and test flights
Leads aircrew activities to support design efforts
Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives
Acquires resources for department activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements
Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
Manages, develops, trains and evaluates test pilots and first-level managers