Experienced Systems Operator Featured

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT & E) team is seeking Experienced System Operators to be located in Seattle, WA.

This position specifically will have initial training in Seattle, WA at Boeing Field, followed by a Long-Term Assignment for 2/3 years to Zhoushan, China. Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided. After completing the assignment you will return to Seattle and continue to support the enterprise as a Puget Sound-based systems operator.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join Boeing Flight Operations and play a critical role in establishing and leading delivery flight operations in China. Primary responsibility will be to  conduct operational systems checks and production flights on newly manufactured or completed 737 airplanes in Seattle, WA and Zhoushan, China.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders internally and externally to Boeing

• Plan and conduct production and acceptance test flights

• Perform systems checks on the ground and in-flight on newly manufactured or completed airplanes

• Research and confirm airplane configuration and status

• Prepare and maintain aircraft flight test and systems procedures

• Demonstrate to the customer that the aircraft meets production standards prior to delivery

• Serve as flight crew member as required

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

• Experience with turbine-powered aircraft

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport and travel internationally without restriction

• FAA second class medical (must be current)

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing small to large teams

• Demonstrated ability to work in matrix organizations with people at all levels?

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Private or Commercial Pilot License

• Test flight or experimental/functional flight test experience

• Experience with 737 aircraft

• Master’s degree or higher

Long-term Assignment details:

• Candidate must be able to obtain a work visa, depending on requirements of the country

• Candidate must be able to meet the cultural requirements of the country, as applicable

• Employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to satisfy all labor and immigration formalities of the country

Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility to U.S. location (Seattle, WA).

Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided.

Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary Pay Range: $111,350 - $150,650

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 07, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position 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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.