Flightline Operations Manager

USA - Everett, WA April 1, 2026 Full Time Workday
Flightline Operations Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a Flightline Operations Manager to join 777/x Preflight and Delivery Operations Team on 2nd shift located in Everett, Washington.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal and coaching skills that help our business unit embody and elevate our Values & Behaviors and strengthen our culture. They will champion a first-pass quality mindset, committing to the success and development of team members. A FOD (Foreign Object Debris)-free product and a “clean as you go” approach are integral to our production system and require steadfast adherence to our standards, care for our people, and focus on our customers.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manage, develop, and motivate employees using best practices and regular employee feedback.
  • Ensure air vehicles are completed and certified for airworthiness by overseeing final paint installation, modification, repair, and delivery preparation.
  • Interface with flight crews, engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and secure customer acceptance.
  • Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and achieve operational goals for quality, on-time delivery, and cost control.
  • Secure resources for projects and processes, provide technical oversight of suppliers, and lead continuous process improvements.
  • Oversee and approve technical approaches, process changes, and adoption of lean principles.
  • Promote a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and teamwork; influence the team to demonstrate Boeing Values and Behaviors.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or equivalent military experience
  • 3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal or informal role
  • Willingness to work any shift based on the needs of the operation
  • Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Possess an A&P or Repairman Certificate or minimum 18 months of practical, hands-on maintenance experience to qualify for an FAA Repairman Certificate in the type of maintenance to be performed
  • 3+ years of flight line operations experience & functional test knowledge
  • 3+ years of experience with any of the following:  avionics, troubleshooting capabilities, functional test knowledge, release, ticket experience, manufacturing, and/or structures
  • 3+ years of proficiency using CMES (or similar industry software)
  • 5+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
  • Bachelor's degree or higher

 

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Shift:

This role is primarily second shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

Drug Free Workplace: 

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

   

Total Rewards: 

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. 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.  

Summary pay range:

 $127,000 - $155,000

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) random drug and alcohol testing.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 2 (United States of America)

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