FTO Test Pilot - B737-800 Next Gen Testbed

RTX•Ontario, CA

6d•$145,600 - $276,800•Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking a Test Pilot for our new B737-800 Next Generation Testbed to join Flight Test Operations (FTO) team. This position is responsible for supporting multiple functions in the planning and execution of manned flight test missions for our newest test platform that will replace our B727 Raytheon Multi-program Testbed (RMT). The test pilot role will also support flight test planning and execution across our FTO test platforms to include our Challenger 601. Primary responsibilities involve coordination with engineering and maintenance, subject matter expertise for flight test planning, mission execution, flight operations oversight, and coordination activities for flight test deployments. This position is an onsite role based in Ontario, California with occasional travel to support RTX flight test programs.

Requirements

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience
Boeing 737 and operational or military test pilot experience
Flight test experience within the last 10 years.
Commercial Pilot Certificate and ability to hold an FAA First Class medical and Airline Transport Pilot certificate
1,500 hours pilot time with a minimum of 500 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC). Applicants must also have 1,000 hours of turbine experience with multi-engine turbine experience desired
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Nice To Haves

Graduate of military Test Pilot School, Weapons School, or equivalent formal course
Advanced flying qualifications including Instructor Pilot or Flight Examiner
Experience with large (>12.5K lbs) multi-engine turbine aircraft with onboard Mission Crew or tactical fighter test pilot experience
Hold an FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate
Experience leading a flight operations sub-organization or aircraft maintenance teams
Top Secret Security Clearance
Experience with flight test mission control rooms
Experience working in classified programs

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate flight test missions involving military ranges and FAA airspace
Conduct internal flight test readiness evaluations and coordinate customer airworthiness audits
Lead mission planning, coordination briefings, and contribute to test reporting
Coordinate aircraft maintenance activities and liaison with subcontracted support team
Qualify and maintain currency for Raytheon FTO test aircraft, including B737-800, CL601, B727-200, and C206 as a test pilot crew member
Perform work in classified and SAP environments
Travel up to 20% to CONUS/OCONUS test ranges
Typical flight test deployments are 1–2 weeks to support classified flight testing of RTX programs
Typical travel sites include Eglin AFB, FL; Nelis AFB, NV, Tucson, AZ; Cedar Rapids, IA.