Flightline Operations Manager

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• 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.

• 3+ years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or equivalent military experience
• Must have a FAA certification/license
• Willingness to work any shift based on the needs of the operation
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends
• 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 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

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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

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.

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.

$127,000 - $155,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 31, 2026

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

US based job, US Person required

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position is for 2nd shift

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.