FTO Test Pilot | Boeing 737-800 Next Gen Testbed

Position Summary

The FTO Test Pilot supports flight test planning and execution for a Boeing 737-800 Next Generation Testbed and other company test platforms, including the Challenger 601. The position involves mission coordination, flight operations oversight, engineering collaboration, and classified flight test deployments.

Schedule

• Full-time, on-site.
• Travel up to 20% to domestic and international test ranges.
• Typical flight test deployments last 1–2 weeks.

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 flight test reporting.
• Coordinate aircraft maintenance activities and subcontracted support teams.
• Qualify and maintain currency on assigned test aircraft, including B737-800, CL601, B727-200, and C206.
• Support flight test planning, mission execution, and operational oversight.
• Perform duties in classified and Special Access Program (SAP) environments.
• Support domestic and international flight test deployments.

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate and First Class Medical.
• Minimum 1,500 Total Time, 500 PIC, 1,000 Turbine.
• Boeing 737 experience and operational or military test pilot experience.
• Flight test experience within the previous 10 years.
• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain an interim U.S. government security clearance before starting employment and maintain the required Secret clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 20% for flight test assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of a military Test Pilot School, Weapons School, or equivalent formal program.
• Instructor Pilot or Flight Examiner qualification.
• Experience operating large multi-engine turbine aircraft over 12,500 pounds with onboard mission crews, or tactical fighter test pilot experience.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
• Multi-engine turbine experience.
• Experience leading flight operations organizations or aircraft maintenance teams.
• Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Flight test mission control room experience.
• Experience working in classified programs.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) matching and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules where eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Potential eligibility for annual short-term and long-term incentive compensation programs.
• Benefits and incentive eligibility vary by position and business unit.

Application Deadline

• Approximately November 18, 2026, subject to change based on hiring needs and applicant volume.