Flightline Operations Manager-KC46 Tanker

Boeing • Tukwila, WA

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About The Position

Flightline Operations Manager-KC46 Tanker Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is hiring a Flightline Operations Manager (Level K) to join our team located in Tukwila, WA. Join the dynamic BDS KC-46 team delivering Tanker aircraft directly to the Warfighter. As Flight Line Manager, you’ll lead Teams performing final acceptance activities on the flight line, coordinating with our USAF customer to ensure aircraft meet strict safety, quality, and contract requirements. Why this role stands out Directly support the Warfighter by ensuring aircraft are delivered mission capable. High-visibility, hands-on leadership working with USAF and Boeing stakeholders. Real-time problem solving under tight schedules. Key responsibilities Promote the Boeing Values and Behaviors and championing a Positive Safety Culture. Coordinate pre-flight inspections, functional checks, and final Delivery flight. Lead technicians, resolve technical issues, and ensure compliance with flight release procedures. Facilitate and develop continuous improvement activity and participate in RCCA Ideal candidates will have experience and ability with Aircraft delivery, flight line, or test experience (military or industry). Strong technical and communication skills; decisive under pressure. Flexible schedule and readiness to travel as needed. Make an immediate impact ensuring mission-ready aircraft leave our flight line.

Requirements

• Ability to work any shift and travel based on the needs of the operation
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends
• 3+ years of flight line operations experience
• 3+ years of experience working on mid to large complex programs; ideally within defense and/or aerospace
• 3+ years of experience leading a cross-functional team
• 1+ year of experience interfacing with U.S. Government customers
• Strong communication skills & ability to interface with senior-level executives
• Experience with working to lead and develop teams to execute to safety, quality, delivery & cost commitments, and utilizing the One Boeing Production System
• Active passport or ability to obtain
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• A&P License preferred
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and a continually changing environment
• Strong leadership skills, the ability to create and deploy shared vision and strategic plans
• Effective change leader; builds trust across diverse teams.
• Advanced knowledge of work performed by various Operations departments and the interactions between various disciplines (i.e. Engineering, Facilities, Supplier Management, Program Management)
• Relates well to manufacturing workforce when leading the organization, develop people and create a team environment
• Experienced in mentoring and developing leaders
• Ability to build an environment of inclusion, transparency and trust

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, develops and motivates employees.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager