Production & Acceptance Test Pilot – Military Derivatives (KC-46/P-8)

• Location: Seattle, Washington (Boeing Field)
• Team: Boeing Flight Operations - Military Transport, BT&E
• Level: Experienced (P3) or Senior (P4)
• Travel: Approximately 5-20%, dependent on program activity
• Relocation: Offered based on candidate eligibility

What you’ll do

• Plan and conduct KC-46 and P-8 production and acceptance test flights; serve as Pilot-in-Command.
• Lead and demonstrate the full production acceptance process from preflight planning through post-flight reporting.
• Identify, document, and coordinate resolution of flight deficiencies to ensure delivery-readiness.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute aircraft delivery, ferry, support, and functional test flights on production and non-production aircraft.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and program teams to drive safe, timely aircraft acceptance for U.S. and international military customers.

What you bring

• Security & eligibility: Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required for clearance). Must meet U.S. export-control compliance as a U.S. Person under 22 C.F.R. §120.62.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent directly related to the work.
• PIC pedigree: Documented track record as Pilot-in-Command, Instructor Pilot, or Maintenance Test Pilot.
• Certificates & medical: FAA Commercial Certificate or ATP with appropriate endorsements, and current FAA Class II medical (or ability to obtain).
• Large-aircraft experience: Time in aircraft such as C-17, P-8, or KC-46 (or comparable large multi-engine types).
• Compliance screening: Ability to successfully complete conflict-of-interest assessment, pilot records database screening, and drug/alcohol testing.

Preferred qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience for Senior (P4), or equivalent education/experience mix.
• Current and qualified KC-46 or P-8 Pilot-in-Command.
• KC-46 or P-8 Instructor and/or Functional Check Flight Pilot qualification.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Type ratings in Boeing commercial model aircraft.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering field.
• Aviation Safety Officer background.
• Experience with structured ground and flight test procedures.

Licenses, medical & clearances

• Pilot licenses: CPL, ATP Unrestricted, or ATP Restricted (as applicable).
• Medical: Current FAA Class II (or ability to obtain).
• Security: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Person status required for export control compliance.

Total rewards & mobility

• Competitive base pay with variable compensation opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits generally including health insurance, FSAs/HSAs, retirement savings plans, life & disability coverage, and paid/unpaid time off options.
• Specific benefits may vary by location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.

Ready to take the left seat?

If you’re a proven PIC with large-aircraft credentials and a passion for production and acceptance flight test, we’d like to hear from you. Step into a role where your precision and leadership directly enable mission-ready aircraft for U.S. and allied forces worldwide.