Flight Test Operations Manager

Flight Test Operations Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking a Flight Test Operations Manager to join our team in Patuxent River, MD. 

This management position is responsible for overseeing the activities of the F-18 Instrumentation and F-18 Data Labs.  The selected candidate should have a knowledge of the various activities performed by instrumentation technicians and data processing personnel. The ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables is needed. In addition, this position requires communication with program leadership using a variety of media, to clearly convey information and ideas.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and execute project and process plans, implementing policies and procedures and setting operational goals

• Acquire resources for projects and processes, providing technical management of suppliers and leading process improvements

• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports

• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes

• Manage, develop and motivate employees

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• Experience with aircraft instrumentation systems, data systems design and acquisition

• 5+ years of experience managing or leading people or teams

• 5+ years of experience supporting a military flight test program

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience supporting Navy flight test programs

• F/A-18 Flight Test Experience

• Experience leading lab technicians

• Experience installing instrumentation components

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Good leadership skills

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: $151,300 – $204,700

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an 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)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of A