Flightline Operations Manager

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About the role

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a Flightline Operations Manager to join the 777/x Preflight and Delivery Operations Team on 2nd shift in Everett, Washington. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal and coaching skills that help our business unit embody and elevate our Values & Behaviors and strengthen our culture. They will champion a first-pass quality mindset, committing to the success and development of team members. A FOD (Foreign Object Debris)-free product and a “clean as you go” approach are integral to our production system and require steadfast adherence to our standards, care for our people, and focus on our customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and motivate employees using best practices and regular employee feedback.
• Ensure air vehicles are completed and certified for airworthiness by overseeing final paint installation, modification, repair, and delivery preparation.
• Interface with flight crews, engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and secure customer acceptance.
• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and achieve operational goals for quality, on-time delivery, and cost control.
• Secure resources for projects and processes, provide technical oversight of suppliers, and lead continuous process improvements.
• Oversee and approve technical approaches, process changes, and adoption of lean principles.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and teamwork; influence the team to demonstrate Boeing Values and Behaviors.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or equivalent military experience.
• FAA certification/license.
• Willingness to work any shift based on the needs of the operation.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• 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 completion of the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”

Qualifications

• 3+ years of flight line operations experience & functional test knowledge.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal or informal role.
• 3+ years of experience with any of the following: avionics, troubleshooting capabilities, functional test knowledge, release, ticket experience, manufacturing, and/or structures.
• 3+ years of proficiency using CMES (or similar industry software).
• 5+ years of experience in the aerospace industry.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $127,000 - $155,000.

Schedule

This role is primarily second shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

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.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs.
• 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.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements; a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 is required.