Flight Test Maintenance Operations Subject Matter Expert

Boeing•Seattle, WA

11d•$119,000 - $161,000•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing is seeking a Flight Test Maintenance Operations Subject Matter Expert to support flight line activities, aircraft design-build execution, and flight test programs. The successful candidate will read and interpret engineering drawings, evaluate and revise flight line policies and procedures, and serve as a maintenance SME from pre-planning through build and test execution. This role requires hands-on flight test maintenance experience, strong technical writing skills, and the ability to recommend and implement process improvements that maintain safety, regulatory compliance, and program objectives.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
10 or more years of experience in Aviation industry maintenance
5 or more years of experience (military or commercial) in aircraft maintenance and Flight line operations
Experience in test instrumentation planning, installation, and/or design
Experience in ground support equipment and/or tooling engineering
Experience in the following: aircraft production, ground operations and/or flight-line operations
Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications
Ability to work in a lab environment which includes climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment
Willing to work travel domestically up to 10% of the time

Nice To Haves

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.)
FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate or national equivalent
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Science or related Aviation Maintenance discipline
Proven experience as a subject matter expert on aircraft maintenance practices, modification builds, or flight test maintenance programs
Experience leading cross-functional teams in design-build-test environments
Experience using technical authoring tools and maintenance record systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to write, edit, and implement maintenance procedures and technical documentation
Experience developing, reviewing, and implementing Boeing command media (BPI’s, PRO’s, BPG’s etc.) specific to flight line policies and procedures
Familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA 14 CFR, Part 43/145, EASA or other regional requirements), and with Boeing maintenance/flight test standards
Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, maintenance manuals and Boeing command media (BPI’s, PRO’s, BPG’s etc.)

Responsibilities

Read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, structural and systems schematics, and engineering change orders (ECOs) to support flight test maintenance and modifications
Serve as the maintenance SME for flight test programs: participate in pre-planning, design reviews, build planning, tasking, and execution of aircraft modifications and test configurations
Review, write, and revise Boeing maintenance processes, procedures, and job cards to ensure compliance with Boeing policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards (FAA/EASA/other as applicable)
Recommend and implement changes to maintenance policies and procedures to increase safety, efficiency, and reliability of flight line operations
Create and maintain technical documentation, maintenance instructions, and inspection criteria for test-configured aircraft
Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for in-flight and ground maintenance discrepancies; mentor technicians and engineers on maintenance techniques and procedures
Coordinate with design engineers, program management, quality assurance, and safety to ensure integrated and compliant maintenance solutions
Support risk assessments, pre-flight briefings, and post-flight debriefs related to maintenance status and configuration control