Senior Technical Pilot (787/777) – Tokyo, Japan

JPN - Tokyo, Japan April 1, 2026 Full Time Workday
Senior Technical Pilot (787/777) – Tokyo, Japan

Company:

Boeing Japan Kabushiki Kaisha

The Boeing Company has an exciting and unique opportunity for a Senior Technical Pilot - 787 / 777 to join our team based in Tokyo, Japan. This team supports a variety of training and flight services for commercial airplanes and their customers around the world. The selected candidate will require strong communication skills and the ability to interact with people across functions and levels.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provides flight operations, safety and technical support to Boeing internal and external customers at multiple levels
  • Maintains qualification as a Boeing Pilot on at least one aircraft model
  • Supports new aircraft and system development and certification efforts
  • Develops and validates procedures and operating techniques and assists other Technical Pilots with cross-model procedures
  • Provides information and specialized technical services to Company and customer flight crews to enhance flight operation efficiency
  • Consults with cross-functional teams during accident investigations and analysis
  • Researches, edits, documents and coordinates publication of procedures and techniques for operating Boeing aircraft
  • Represents Boeing as a technical lead by authoring and presenting professional papers at worldwide safety and flight operational forums
  • Meets with regulatory agencies at the executive level. Supports sales campaigns by discussing and demonstrating aircraft and new flight technology
  • Serves as a consultant to senior management and other industry professionals

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Commercial Certificate or FAA ATP or foreign equivalent certificate with appropriate endorsements
  • Minimum 3000 flight hours
  • Experience in flying transport category aircraft
  • Current Boeing 787 or 777 type rating
  • Proficiency and experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Training and SMS experience
  • Experience creating and revising procedures and checklists
  • Instructor or check pilot or FAR 121 line experience on Boeing aircraft
  • Current FAA Class II medical certificate or international equivalent
  • Bachelor's degree or higher

Location:

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Boeing Japan Tokyo Office. (Tokyo, Japan)

Relocation:

Relocation may be offered depending on candidate eligibility

Employer is willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status

Other Job-related Information:

This requisition is for a locally hired position. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and not on Boeing US-based payroll.

Other details will be communicated at the interview, or in selection process.

Language Requirements:

English

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (Japan)
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