Flightline Operations Manager

Flightline Operations Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) has exciting opportunities for Flightline Operations Managers (Level K) to support the 737 Preflight and Delivery (PF&D) program in Everett Washington! This is a unique opportunity to lead teams in daily operational production system processes and provide technical oversight in the planning and execution of aircraft delivery. Successful candidates must be able to develop and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, cross-functional support and direct reports. Here at the Everett Delivery Center, our mission is to execute as one safe team, delivering the highest quality, service ready airplanes, on time, every time. We are seeking candidates who thrive in an exciting and dynamic environment in operations while providing our customers a world class delivery experience.

Position 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.

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):

• 3+ years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or equivalent military experience

• Willingness to work any shift based on the needs of the operation

• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends

• 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 performed

• 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.”

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in the aerospace industry

• 3+ years of flight line operations experience & functional test knowledge

• 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 Velocity/CMES (or similar industry software)

• 3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal or informal role

• Bachelor's degree or higher

Conflict of Interest:

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

Shift:

Candidates may be selected for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift. Shift will be determined at the time of offer. There may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

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.

Total Rewards:

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,