FTO Test Pilot - B737-800 Next Gen Testbed

Job Description

About the Company At Raytheon, the foundation of everything the company does is rooted in its values and a higher calling – to help the nation and its allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Role Overview Raytheon Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking a Test Pilot for its new B737-800 Next Generation Testbed to join the Flight Test Operations (FTO) team. The position is responsible for supporting multiple functions in the planning and execution of manned flight test missions for the newest test platform, which will replace the B727 Raytheon Multi-program Testbed (RMT). The test pilot role also supports flight test planning and execution across the FTO test platforms, including the Challenger 601. Primary responsibilities involve coordination with engineering and maintenance, subject matter expertise for flight test planning, mission execution, flight operations oversight, and coordination activities for flight test deployments. This is an onsite role based in Ontario, California, with occasional travel to support RTX flight test programs. Key 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 and coordination briefings, and contribute to test reporting Coordinate aircraft maintenance activities and liaise with the subcontracted support team Qualify and maintain currency for Raytheon FTO test aircraft, including the B737-800, CL601, B727-200 and C206, as a test pilot crew member Perform work in classified and SAP environments Travel up to 20% to CONUS/OCONUS test ranges; typical deployments are 1–2 weeks supporting classified flight testing of RTX programs Typical travel sites include Eglin AFB, Florida; Nellis AFB, Nevada; Tucson, Arizona; and Cedar Rapids, Iowa Licences & Qualifications Must have: Commercial Pilot Certificate and the ability to hold an FAA First Class medical and an Airline Transport Pilot certificate 1,500 hours pilot time with a minimum of 500 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) 1,000 hours of turbine experience ; multi-engine turbine experience desired Preferred: Hold an FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate Graduate of military Test Pilot School, Weapons School or an equivalent formal course Advanced flying qualifications including Instructor Pilot or Flight Examiner Experience Must have: Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience Boeing 737 and operational or military test pilot experience Flight test experience within the last 10 years Preferred: Experience with large (over 12,500 lbs) multi-engine turbine aircraft with onboard mission crew, or tactical fighter test pilot experience Experience leading a flight operations sub-organization or aircraft maintenance teams Experience with flight test mission control rooms and working in classified programs Top Secret security clearance Security Clearance and Eligibility An active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date; U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security clearance type: DoD Clearance – Secret Ability to obtain an interim U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date Clearances are handled and adjudicated by DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense What We Offer Salary range: 145,600 USD – 276,800 USD. The range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels; RTX considers the role, function and associated responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training and key skills when extending an offer This position is eligible for relocation assistance Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and on whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position; payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit and company performance RTX values Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation Additional Information Position role type: onsite. Employees in onsite roles work primarily onsite. As part of RTX’s commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in person at one of the office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. This is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted; candidate flow and business necessity may shorten or extend it. Location: US-CA-ONTARIO-R27, 1120 S Vineyard Ave, BLDG R27. Date posted: 2026-10-09. Requisition reference: 01880760 (jobSeqNo RAYTGLOBAL01880760EXTERNALENGLOBAL).

Requirements

• 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 and coordination briefings, and contribute to test reporting
• Coordinate aircraft maintenance activities and liaise with the subcontracted support team
• Qualify and maintain currency for Raytheon FTO test aircraft, including the B737-800, CL601, B727-200 and C206, as a test pilot crew member
• Perform work in classified and SAP environments
• Travel up to 20% to CONUS/OCONUS test ranges; typical deployments are 1–2 weeks supporting classified flight testing of RTX programs
• Typical travel sites include Eglin AFB, Florida; Nellis AFB, Nevada; Tucson, Arizona; and Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Commercial Pilot Certificate and the ability to hold an FAA First Class medical and an Airline Transport Pilot certificate
• 1,500 hours pilot time with a minimum of 500 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC)
• 1,000 hours of turbine experience ; multi-engine turbine experience desired
• Hold an FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate
• Graduate of military Test Pilot School, Weapons School or an equivalent formal course
• Advanced flying qualifications including Instructor Pilot or Flight Examiner
• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience
• Boeing 737 and operational or military test pilot experience
• Flight test experience within the last 10 years
• Experience with large (over 12,500 lbs) multi-engine turbine aircraft with onboard mission crew, or tactical fighter test pilot experience
• Experience leading a flight operations sub-organization or aircraft maintenance teams
• Experience with flight test mission control rooms and working in classified programs
• Top Secret security clearance
• An active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date; U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Security clearance type: DoD Clearance – Secret
• Ability to obtain an interim U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• Clearances are handled and adjudicated by DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense

Benefits

• Salary range: 145,600 USD – 276,800 USD. The range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels; RTX considers the role, function and associated responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training and key skills when extending an offer
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and on whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement