Job Description

Raytheon FTO Test Pilot at Raytheon summary:

The Raytheon FTO Test Pilot plans, coordinates, and executes manned flight test missions, working closely with engineering, maintenance, and logistics teams to ensure mission success. This role requires conducting flight test readiness evaluations, leading mission briefings, maintaining aircraft qualifications, and supporting classified and Special Access Program environments. The position is onsite in Tucson, AZ with occasional travel to other test locations and demands an active security clearance and commercial pilot qualifications.

Date Posted:

2025-09-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ845: RMS AP Bldg 845 1151 East Hermans Road Building 845, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

Raytheon Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) is seeking a Test Pilot to join our Raytheon Flight Test Operations (FTO) team. This role is responsible for supporting multiple functions in the planning and execution of manned flight test missions. Responsibilities include coordination with engineering and maintenance, tracking flight crew qualifications, and coordinating logistics for occasional flight test deployments. This position is an onsite role based in Tucson, Arizona with occasional travel to support flight test operations in Ontario, California.

What You Will Do

• 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 contribute to test reporting.
• Coordinate aircraft maintenance activities and liaison with subcontracted support team.
• Qualify and maintain currency for Raytheon FTO test aircraft, including CL601, B727-200, B737-800, and C206 as a test pilot crew member
• Perform work in classified and SAP environments

• Travel up to 20% to support flight test deployments or technical interchange meetings. Typical travel sites include Ontario, CA; Eglin AFB, FL; and occasional short duration travel for CONUS and OCONUS flight test deployments in support of RTX programs.
• Please note : You will need the ability to obtain and hold an FAA First Class medical and Airline Transport Pilot certificate

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years' experience.
• Experience in Flight test within the last 10 years.
• Must have a Commercial Pilot Certificate.
• Must have 1,500 hours pilot time with minimum of 300 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC).
• Must have turbine experience.
• "Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance and program access as needed. "U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Graduate of military Test Pilot School, Weapons School, equivalent formal course, or possess 3+ years of direct military flight-test experience
• Multi-engine turbine experience.
• Advanced flying qualifications including Instructor Pilot or Flight Examiner
• Military Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) flight test experience.
• Experience with large (>12.5K lbs.) multi-engine turbine aircraft with an onboard Mission Crew or tactical fighter test pilot experience.
• Hold an FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate
• Experience leading a flight operations sub-organization or aircraft maintenance team.
• Top Secret Security Clearance
• Experience in a flight test mission control room
• Experience working classified and SAP programs

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• This position requires an active security clearance before start date. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) , an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:

• Location Info: Tucson, AZ Tucson,

AZ: global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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 are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not 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 and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role 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. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Keywords:

test pilot, flight test operations, military aircraft, flight test missions, security clearance, FAA pilot certificate, aviation, turbine aircraft, classified environments, flight readiness evaluation

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