Flight Test Maintenance Operations Subject Matter Expert

About the role

Boeing is seeking a Flight Test Maintenance Operations Subject Matter Expert to support flight line activities, aircraft design-build execution, and flight test programs, reporting to Seattle, Washington. The successful candidate will read and interpret engineering drawings, evaluate and revise flight line policies and procedures, and serve as a maintenance SME from pre-planning through build and test execution. This role requires hands-on flight test maintenance experience, strong technical writing skills, and the ability to recommend and implement process improvements that maintain safety, regulatory compliance, and program objectives.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to work on or near aircraft on the flight line, climb ladders, work from lifts/scaffolds, and work in noisy/outdoor conditions
• Must be able to lift and move equipment as required by maintenance tasks
• May require occasional travel and irregular hours to support test events

Security & Compliance

Must comply with Boeing and customer safety, security, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, structural and systems schematics, and engineering change orders (ECOs) to support flight test maintenance and modifications
• Serve as the maintenance SME for flight test programs: participate in pre-planning, design reviews, build planning, tasking, and execution of aircraft modifications and test configurations
• Review, write, and revise Boeing maintenance processes, procedures, and job cards to ensure compliance with Boeing policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards (FAA/EASA/other as applicable)
• Recommend and implement changes to maintenance policies and procedures to increase safety, efficiency, and reliability of flight line operations
• Create and maintain technical documentation, maintenance instructions, and inspection criteria for test-configured aircraft
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for in-flight and ground maintenance discrepancies; mentor technicians and engineers on maintenance techniques and procedures
• Coordinate with design engineers, program management, quality assurance, and safety to ensure integrated and compliant maintenance solutions
• Support risk assessments, pre-flight briefings, and post-flight debriefs related to maintenance status and configuration control

Basic Qualifications

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
• 10 or more years of experience in Aviation industry maintenance
• 5 or more years of experience (military or commercial) in aircraft maintenance and flight line operations
• Experience in test instrumentation planning, installation, and/or design
• Experience in ground support equipment and/or tooling engineering
• Experience in the following: aircraft production, ground operations and/or flight-line operations
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications
• Ability to work in a lab environment which includes climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment
• Willing to work travel domestically up to 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate or national equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Science or related Aviation Maintenance discipline
• Proven experience as a subject matter expert on aircraft maintenance practices, modification builds, or flight test maintenance programs
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in design-build-test environments
• Experience using technical authoring tools and maintenance record systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to write, edit, and implement maintenance procedures and technical documentation
• Experience developing, reviewing, and implementing Boeing command media (BPI’s, PRO’s, BPG’s etc.) specific to flight line policies and procedures
• Familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA 14 CFR, Part 43/145, EASA or other regional requirements), and with Boeing maintenance/flight test standards
• Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, maintenance manuals and Boeing command media (BPI’s, PRO’s, BPG’s etc.)