Flightline Operations Manager

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a First Line Flightline Operations Manager (Level K) to join our 787 team within Boeing South Carolina Delivery Center Operations in North Charleston, South Carolina on variable shift. You will lead & manage a Flightline operations team that ensures air vehicles are completed and pass certification for airworthiness. This includes overseeing final component installation, systems operation functional testing, modification, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, preflight and postflight checks, release for flight, and preparation for customer delivery. Position Responsibilities: Ensures that air vehicles are completed and pass certification for airworthinessInterfaces with flight crews, engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and ensure customer acceptanceDevelops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goalsAcquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvementsDevelops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reportsProvides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processesManages, coaches, leads, develops and motivates employeesPossesses a mindset of safety, quality, continuous improvement & teamworkInfluences the team to exhibit Boeing Values and Behaviors Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position, you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience): Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course 'Exploring Leadership'3+ years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or equivalent military experience3+ years of experience leading production system and/or process improvements (i.e. Lean, fab production system, improve job practices, techniques and standards) Willingness to work any shift based on needs of the operationWillingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Possess an A&P or Repairman Certificate or minimum 18 months of practical, hands-on maintenance experience to qualify for an FAA Repairman Certificate in the type of maintenance to be performed3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal or informal role3+ years of experience working directly with airline customers3+ years of flight line operations experience & functional test knowledge3+ years of experience with any of the following: avionics, troubleshooting capabilities, release, ticket experience, manufacturing, and/or structures3+ years of proficiency using CMES and Velocity software (or similar industry software)5+ years of experience in the aerospace industryBachelor's degree or higher Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Shift: This position is for a variable shift (shift 4). Variable shift means you will be assigned a shift at time of hire based on business needs. You will remain on your assigned work shift until a re-evaluation is required. Shifts assigned for training may differ from your permanent work shift. 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. Pay & Benefits: At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $112,200 - $151,800 Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 05, 2026 Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position. Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Shift This position is for variable shift Equal Opportunity Employer: Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.