Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a First Line Flightline Operations Manager (Level K) to join the787 team within Boeing South Carolina Delivery Center Operations in North Charleston, South Carolina on variable Shift!

This role develops and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.

Position Responsibilities:

Ensures that air vehicles are completed and pass certification for airworthiness by overseeing final component installation, systems operation functional testing, modification, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, preflight and postflight checks, release for flight, and preparation for delivery

Interfaces with flight crews, engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and ensure customer acceptance

Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals

Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements

Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports

Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes

Manages, coaches, leads, develops and motivates employees

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

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

Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends

5+ years of experience leading production system and/or process improvements (i.e. Lean, fab production system, improve job practices, techniques and standards)

3+ years of experience leading staff, teams, production or quality systems initiatives

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

5+ years of experience in the aerospace industry

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

3+ years of leadership experience

3+ years of flight line operations experience

3+ years of functional test knowledge

3+ years of experience working directly with airline customers

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 and Velocity software (or similar industry software)

Shift:

This position is variable shift, meaning you will be placed on a shift at the time of hire based on business needs. You will remain on that shift until re-evaluation.

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.

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: $112,500 - $137,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 17, 2025

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.