Flight Test Operator 3

About the role

As a Flight Test Operator at Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing, you will support the integration and testing of new engineering road-mapped hardware and software. This role is key to advancing our high-performance Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and ensuring customer success in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain aircraft and associated equipment to support engineering, production, demonstrations, and training activities within the Flight Operations department.
• Serve as a maintainer for aircraft and hardware, ensuring all systems are mission-ready and compliant with safety standards.
• Conduct flight operations and evolutions in company-controlled, Pendleton, Boardman, and national airspace multiple times each week.
• Achieve and maintain required medical clearance for participation in government programs.
• Obtain and actively utilize multiple system qualifications as operational needs demand.
• Troubleshoot, integrate, and maintain system architecture for seamless mission execution.
• Provide instruction and mentorship to new students and previously qualified personnel to maintain team proficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to support enterprise-wide objectives.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Aviation, Military Aviation experience, or 2-3 years of practical knowledge and experience working with Insitu unmanned systems.
• Working expertise with Insitu tracking programs and library documentation.
• Must be willing to work fully onsite in Bingen, WA.
• Current or previous qualification as an Insitu UAS Operator and Maintainer.
• Willing to commute in the company vehicle from Bingen to company flying ranges.
• Able to obtain a Class II medical certification.
• Able to drive company vehicles with a current clean DMV record.
• Domestic and international travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Maintainer deployed or similar experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans, life and disability programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.

Pay

Typical hiring range: $31.40 – $43.12 per hour, based on candidate experience, qualifications, and work location.