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The Boeing Test and Evaluation Team in the United Kingdom covers Maintenance Test Flying, Experimental Test Flying and Instructional activity.  

BT&E UK are seeking a Chinook Maintenance Test Pilot to assist the team in supporting the UK Chinook modification programs, this could be on a full time or part time basis

The role will have the following key responsibilities:

Delivery flying, systems testing, training, support to test flying and functional test flights on production and non-production aircraft as aircraft captain and/or co-pilot. Perform the duties of aircraft captain and / or co-pilot.

Conduct familiarization, qualification, standardization and perform mission-specific training for domestic and international pilots.

Demonstrate competitive and technical features of aircraft for customer evaluation.

Perform duties of a Flight Authoriser, including when operating without any on-site superior.

Represent Boeing Flight Operations at RAF Odiham, MOD Boscombe Down and other locations.

Provide aircrew advice to the Boeing Design Team and assist with product development.

Periodic support to Boeing Flight Operations at other global Boeing sites as required.

Support customer meetings.

Participate in programme planning and support for safety activities.

Identify risks, issues and opportunities and support the development of mitigation plans.

Support the further development and maintenance of safety process.

Plan and conduct maintenance, production and acceptance test flights.

Demonstrate or lead aircraft-qualified customer pilots in the maintenance test flight / acceptance process.

Identify and document flight deficiencies and coordinate resolution.

 Ensure design integrity and recommend changes based on operational considerations.

Review service related issues and customer feedback to continuously improve production check procedures and documentation.

Perform duties which may include:

Boeing on-site Flight Safety Officer.

Flight Operations support and coordination of aircrew related resources.

Support Boeing flight operations in the experimental flight test and maintenance domains

Education and Experience:

Applicant must have a Chinook qualification and experience in UK Chinook Maintenance Test flying.

Be fully aware of general aviation principles and have detailed experience of flying in the UK.

Must be able to pass an EASA, FAA and UK military aviation medical.

Able to identify when safety within the flying environment may be compromised and can be relied upon to act decisively to improve aviation safety.

The role will have significant UK MoD and wider Boeing interface and therefore a person who is diplomatic whilst being strong minded is required

Preferred competencies/qualifications:

Detailed technical knowledge of UK Chinook helicopters. The candidate would also benefit from experience on other rotary / fixed wing aircraft.  

EASA or FAA Commercial Pilot’s License or equivalent.

A UK military CFS instructional or EASA FI qualification is desirable but not essential.

Experimental Test Pilot Qualification is desirable but not essential.

Able to effectively execute and seek opportunities to improve strategies, processes and project plans. Assist with removal of obstacles by identifying where help is needed and coordinating with the appropriate leaders and team members.

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IMMEDIATELY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANTS. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a SECURITY CHECK/CLEARANCE

Vaccination Requirements:

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level

Individual Contributor

Contingent Upon Program Award

No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule

Full time