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How much do entry level free flight jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level free flight in the United States is $61,537.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an entry level free flight?

Entry level free flight jobs typically refer to positions within the free flight aviation industry, such as paragliding or hang gliding, that require minimal prior experience or training. These roles often include assisting instructors, helping set up equipment, maintaining gear, or supporting flight operations at schools or clubs. They provide a way for newcomers to gain hands-on experience, learn about flight safety, and potentially work toward advanced certifications or piloting roles. Entry level positions may also involve customer service or administrative duties related to flight scheduling and event coordination.

What types of projects or tasks can an entry level free flight professional expect to work on during their first year?

As an Entry Level Free Flight professional, you will typically assist with the planning, setup, and monitoring of free-flight test events, including helping with equipment preparation and data collection. Early responsibilities often involve working closely with senior engineers and pilots to ensure safety protocols are met and to learn the technical aspects of aerodynamics and flight control. You may also contribute to post-flight analysis and documentation, which provides valuable insight into flight performance. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams is common, offering a supportive environment for learning and growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an entry level free flight engineer, and why are they important?

To excel as an Entry Level Free Flight Engineer, you typically need a background in aerospace engineering or a related field, along with foundational knowledge of aerodynamics and flight mechanics. Familiarity with simulation software, CAD tools, and possibly FAA regulations is common in this role. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication skills help you collaborate on projects and troubleshoot flight issues. These competencies ensure safe, innovative, and efficient contributions to the development and testing of free flight systems.

What is the difference between Entry Level Free Flight vs Entry Level Commercial Pilot?

AspectEntry Level Free FlightEntry Level Commercial Pilot
Required CertificationsPrivate Pilot License (PPL)Commercial Pilot License (CPL), PPL
Work EnvironmentRecreational flying, personal aircraftCharter flights, aerial work, passenger transport
Industry UsageGeneral aviation, hobbyistCommercial aviation, transportation services

Entry Level Free Flight typically involves recreational flying with a private pilot license, focusing on personal and hobbyist activities. In contrast, Entry Level Commercial Pilot requires a commercial license and involves professional flying, such as charter or aerial work. While both roles require pilot certifications, their work environments and industry applications differ significantly.

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Entry Level Flight Deck Crew Operations Engineer

Boeing

Everett, WA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Boeing rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 613 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 540 rated manufacturers

Job description

Entry Level Flight Deck Crew Operations Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000299268

Date Posted:

2022-03-08-08:00

Location:

USA - Everett, WA

Job Description Qualifications:

In Flight Deck, we define the look and feel of the interface for the pilots, responsible for that design from the drawing board to the entry into service of an airplane. We are experts in flight operations, with unique knowledge of how flight crews operate our airplanes, what their needs, tasks, and constraints are, and we work closely with pilots from all over the world to deliver industry leading flight decks. A flight deck engineer can have a focus areas which may include: airplane system functions (hydraulics, electrical, flight controls, etc.) display formats, menus and control interfaces; display hardware; flight management system; instrument panel layouts, crew alerting, electronic flight bag; crew personal electronic devices, failure effects and analysis; navigation; communication equipment; crew procedures, crew training, human factors/cognition; and ergonomic analysis.

A flight deck engineer can have a focus area which may include: airplane system functions (hydraulics, electrical, flight controls, etc.), display formats, menus and control interfaces, display hardware, flight management system, instrument panel layouts, crew alerting, electronic flight bag, crew personal electronic devices, failure effects and analysis, navigation, communication equipment, crew procedures, and crew training.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Preform a wide variety of dynamic and challenging work on existing and new flight decks.
  • Designing, testing, and certifying the look, feel, and operational behavior of the flight deck, from the early conceptual phase to supporting airplanes through their service life.
  • Establishing design requirements for changes and enhancements to the flight crew interface on existing or new commercial airplane models, and testing and implementing those enhancements.
  • Leading cross-functional reviews to understand airplane-level impacts of system failures and the associated flight deck effects and pilot actions.
  • Supporting product development efforts to identify new and emerging technologies to increase aviation safety and add value to our products or services.
  • Prototyping cockpit layouts using commercial and company-unique computing tools, and validating design requirements and flight deck design philosophies during test programs using analysis, flight deck simulators, and flight test airplanes.
  • Collaborating with pilots, designers, and systems engineers to ensure flight deck interfaces and flight management automation complements the cognitive, physical, sensory and ergonomic capabilities of our pilots.
  • Ensuring practical application of Boeing Flight Deck and human factors design principles, commonality and integration with other mission objectives.

The Successful Candidate will:

  • Work with experienced Flight Deck engineers and lead engineers.
  • Have the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse engineering team in order to establish a consensus on complex technical issues.
  • The successful Flight Deck team member has a passion for aviation and enjoys working with a team of pilots, engineers, and customers who share that same passion.

    BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

    • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. by June 2022.
    • Ability to travel domestically or international. Frequent travel to other local Puget Sound sites is required.
    • Must have the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse engineering team in order to establish a consensus on complex technical issues.
    • Independently work assignments, collaborate with teammates, and receive tasking from a lead engineer.

    Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

    • Engineering degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering with experience in these fields.
    • Aviation or Flight Operations Experience.
    • Pilots license.
    • Experience in ABET.

    Typical Education & Experience:

    Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

    Relocation:

    This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

    Travel:

    Less than 10% domestic or international.

    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.

    Shift:

    This is a 1st shift position.

    Union:

    This is a union-represented position.

    Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

    Relocation:

    Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

    Export Control Requirement:

    This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

    Safety Sensitive:

    This is not a safety sensitive position

    Contingent Upon Award Program

    This position is not contingent upon program award

    Experience Level:

    Individual Contributor - 1

    Job Type:

    Regular

    Job Code:

    6K8CI1 (62R)

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