Senior Flightline Operations Manager

Boeing • North Charleston, SC

3d

About The Position

Senior Flightline Operations Manager Company: The Boeing Company Shape the Future of Flight At Boeing South Carolina, we are building more than airplanes—we are building the future of aerospace. As the exclusive home of the 787 Dreamliner, our site is at the forefront of innovation, production excellence, and industrial transformation. We are accelerating production, expanding capabilities, and preparing for the next generation of manufacturing. This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the most advanced widebody production systems in the world — and to play a defining role in shaping Boeing’s future. Your Impact As a Senior Flightline Operations Manager (Level L) in Delivery Center Operations, you will lead frontline manufacturing leaders and flightline teams responsible for delivering the 787 Dreamliner—one of the most technologically advanced aircraft ever built. This is a variable shift position in North Charleston, South Carolina. You will translate strategic production goals into disciplined execution on the flightline—while building a culture grounded in safety, quality, accountability, and pride. You will:

Requirements

• 5+ years of aerospace, manufacturing, or equivalent military experience
• 3+ years of aircraft Flight Line experience
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead across organizations and influence outcomes
• Decision-making capability in complex, dynamic environments
• Willingness and ability to work any shift to support business needs

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with airplane production, maintenance and systems or possess an A&P or Repairman Certificate
• Aerospace manufacturing and live aircraft experience, ideally flight test or functional test
• Commercial airplane manufacturer experience or directly working with airplane customers
• Proven success leading Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience leading through production ramp-ups, operational transformation, or growth environments
• Track record of building high-engagement, high-performance teams
• Experience with any of the following: avionics, troubleshooting capabilities, functional test knowledge, release, ticket experience, manufacturing, and/or structures

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and inspire flightline operations managers and teams responsible for delivering the world’s most advanced commercial aircraft
• Drive operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Build and develop exceptional leaders, strengthening Boeing’s leadership pipeline for the future
• Partner closely with Customers, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Leadership to achieve production milestones
• Champion continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and operational innovation
• Help position Boeing South Carolina for increased production rates and long-term growth
• Ensure air vehicles are completed and pass certification for airworthiness by overseeing final component installation, systems operation functional testing, modification, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, pre-flight and post-flight checks, release for flight, and preparation for delivery to the customer
• Collaborate with flight crews, engineering, quality, suppliers, business operations, and customers to meet product requirements and ensure customer acceptance
• Develop and execute integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures
• Provide input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives

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.
• 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.
• This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees