Safety & Airworthiness Specialist 3

Boeing US•Everett, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The BCA S&CI team leads the functional engineering organizations (Systems, Structures, Payloads, Propulsion) through the structured investigation process for any identified issue related to FAA issued Letters of Investigation, Informal or Formal Compliance Actions, Voluntary Disclosures, Self-Audit findings, and Part 25 Airworthiness Non-Compliances. We coordinate closely with client functional groups, management and executives, and suppliers to ensure all stakeholders are aligned with the investigation’s status and resolution. We work with the functional groups within client to investigate the regulatory compliance issue by identifying the problem statement, developing a comprehensive root cause investigation that leads to systemic root causes, developing containment actions, actions to prevent recurrence, and actions to verify non-recurrence. We coordinate closely with the Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA) to ensure the investigation write-up meets regulatory expectations. We partner with enterprise groups to continuously improve our processes and tools to ensure we are ready for the future of BCA and to ensure these processes are consistent with the greater client Enterprise. We value the ability to communicate complex technical issues with a large variety of audiences, to lead a group of diverse engineers and non-engineers, and to apply airplane level thinking to a variety of technical issues. As such, we are a valued resource to the broader Chief Aviation Safety Office (CASO), the programs we support, as well as executive leadership. We also recognize that diversity is a strong component in product safety and compliance, and we recognize that a variety of different thoughts, contributions, backgrounds and opinions are necessary in order to make the safest product we can. We enjoy a good work-life balance, although occasional overtime may be required for urgent items.

Requirements

6+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with a diverse team
Intrinsic aptitude for taking initiative, leading cross functional teams and projects
Ability and willingness to take ownership of, and facilitate, work activities to ensure they are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) tools such as 5-Whys or Fishbone, and/or the Client Problem Solving Model
1+ years of experience with commercial airplane operation, certification, safety requirements and procedures
Working knowledge of FAA Regulatory Compliance and ODA procedures per 8100.15
1+ years of experience working with FAA or other regulatory agencies
1+ years of experience in Commercial Airplane-Systems design or analysis (e.g. Flight Controls, Hydraulics, Avionics, Fuels, etc.) or Systems Integration
Pilot’s license
Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License

Responsibilities

Lead the functional engineering organizations through the structured investigation process for identified issues related to FAA issued Letters of Investigation, Informal or Formal Compliance Actions, Voluntary Disclosures, Self-Audit findings, and Part 25 Airworthiness Non-Compliances.
Coordinate closely with client functional groups, management and executives, and suppliers to ensure all stakeholders are aligned with the investigation’s status and resolution.
Investigate regulatory compliance issues by identifying the problem statement, developing a comprehensive root cause investigation that leads to systemic root causes, developing containment actions, actions to prevent recurrence, and actions to verify non-recurrence.
Coordinate closely with the Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA) to ensure the investigation write-up meets regulatory expectations.
Partner with enterprise groups to continuously improve processes and tools to ensure readiness for the future of BCA and consistency with the greater client Enterprise.