Mid-Level or Senior Safety & Airworthiness Specialist

Boeing•Everett, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Chief Aerospace Safety Office (CASO) team are seeking a Mid-Level (Level 3) or Senior (Level 4) Safety & Airworthiness Specialist to join its Regulatory Administration & Airworthiness Compliance team within Boeing ODA (Organization Designation Authorization) in Everett, Washington. This is a unique career opportunity that will support the management and execution of the ODA Unit Member Interference processes, ensuring strict adherence to the requirements of the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act of 2020. This includes early dispute resolution, interference allegation investigations, coordination with Corporate Investigations and Legal, and ensuring compliance with FAA requirements related to interference prevention and resolution. The candidate will apply detailed knowledge of Boeing’s ODA procedures, FAA regulations, and the Act’s mandates to support root cause analyses and corrective action plans related to interference and certification safety issues In Addition, this role will work closely with a dynamic team of project managers, internal Boeing organizations, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The successful candidate will lead a variety of compliance-related projects, primarily conducting and managing Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and applying problem-solving models on issues identified by the FAA or internally. This Individual Contributor role requires the use of various project management tools and software to facilitate and conduct investigations related to Airworthiness Non-Compliances and ODA unit member interference. The candidate will conduct research to determine noncompliance with the ODA Procedures Manual, Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), and the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act of 2020. They will provide oversight and guidance to resolve medium to complex certification/compliance technical issues, clarify procedures related to FAA-issued Letters of Investigation, compliance actions, voluntary disclosures, and Part 25 Airworthiness Non-Compliances. The role involves close coordination with internal stakeholders and the FAA, organizing and conducting meetings to resolve outstanding issues, and cross-functional collaboration between Engineering teams, Regulatory Administration, Safety, Quality, and other organizations. The candidate will ensure regulatory project milestones are met and will create and review documents for internal and external stakeholders, including the FAA. Close monitoring and tracking of assigned action items is expected to support company performance goals.

Requirements

Level 3: 6+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Level 4: 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of experience in project management
3+ years of experience in systems engineering
Experience or familiarity with regulatory compliance processes, investigations, or dispute resolution

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Product Safety in aerospace or related industries
1+ years of experience with FAA regulations, ODA procedures, and the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act of 2020
Deep understanding of 14 CFR § 183.57 (ODA Responsibilities)
1+ years of experience with Root Cause Analysis
Experience with ODA Unit Member Interference reporting and resolution processes
Experience working with Corporate Investigations, Legal, or compliance teams
Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies applied to compliance or personnel issues
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute the ODA Unit Member Interference processes in accordance with Boeing Procedures Manual, FAA regulations, and the Act’s requirements, including early dispute resolution and interference allegation investigations.
Coordinate with Corporate Investigations, Legal, ODA administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant resolution of interference and certification safety issues.
Prepare and submit required reports and correspondence to the FAA within regulatory timelines, including initial and final interference reports, ensuring alignment with the Act’s transparency and accountability provisions.
Facilitate root cause analyses (RCA) and development of corrective action plans (CAP) for substantiated interference and compliance issues, supporting a culture of safety and accountability.
Utilize project management tools to track and report on interference, compliance, and certification safety metrics.
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion, supporting whistleblower protections and ethical reporting.
Communicate effectively across departments with strong verbal and written skills to share ideas, present findings, and provide recommendations.
Develop and monitor the implementation of corrective actions to address substantiated interference and prevent recurrence
Gather and analyze relevant data to perform root cause analysis and investigations.
Apply critical thinking to evaluate data and processes to support compliance, safety, and interference resolution.