Flight Test Maintenance Operations Subject Matter Expert

Boeing; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing in Seattle is seeking a Flight Test Maintenance Operations Subject Matter Expert to support flight line activities, aircraft design-build execution, and flight test programs. You will read engineering drawings, revise maintenance procedures, and act as the SME from pre-planning through build and test execution.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, strong technical writing, and the ability to implement safety-focused process improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• US citizenship and ability to obtain a US security clearance.
• 10+ years of Aviation industry maintenance experience.
• 5+ years in aircraft maintenance and flight line operations.
• Experience in test instrumentation planning, installation, and/or design.
• Experience in ground support equipment and/or tooling engineering.
• Experience in aircraft production, ground operations and/or flight-line operations.
• Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specs.
• Ability to work in a lab environment with ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment.
• Willing to travel domestically up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings and ECOs to support maintenance and modifications.
• Serve as maintenance SME for flight test programs across pre-planning to execution.
• Review, write, and revise maintenance processes and job cards for compliance.
• Recommend changes to maintenance policies to improve safety and efficiency.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and inspection criteria.
• Support troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for discrepancies and mentor staff.
• Coordinate with design engineers, program management, QA, and safety for compliant solutions.
• Support risk assessments, pre‑flight briefings, and post-flight debriefs.

Skills

Flight line operations

Aviation maintenance

Technical writing

Reading drawings

Root cause analysis

Mentoring technicians

Coordination with design engineers

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Science

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate

Tools

Technical authoring tools

Maintenance record systems

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing is seeking a Flight Test Maintenance Operations Subject Matter Expert to support flight line activities, aircraft design-build execution, and flight test programs, reporting to Seattle, Washington.

The successful candidate will read and interpret engineering drawings, evaluate and revise flight line policies and procedures, and serve as a maintenance SME (Subject Matter Expert) from pre-planning through build and test execution.

This role requires hands‑on flight test maintenance experience, strong technical writing skills, and the ability to recommend and implement process improvements that maintain safety, regulatory compliance, and program objectives.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to work on or near aircraft on the flight line, climb ladders, work from lifts/scaffolds, and work in noisy/outdoor conditions
• Must be able to lift and move equipment as required by maintenance tasks
• May require occasional travel and irregular hours to support test events

Security & Compliance

• Must comply with Boeing and customer safety, security, and quality requirements

Position Responsibilities Include

• Read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, structural and systems schematics, and engineering change orders (ECOs) to support flight test maintenance and modifications
• Serve as the maintenance SME for flight test programs: participate in pre-planning, design reviews, build planning, tasking, and execution of aircraft modifications and test configurations
• Review, write, and revise Boeing maintenance processes, procedures, and job cards to ensure compliance with Boeing policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards (FAA/EASA/other as applicable)
• Recommend and implement changes to maintenance policies and procedures to increase safety, efficiency, and reliability of flight line operations
• Create and maintain technical documentation, maintenance instructions, and inspection criteria for test-configured aircraft
• Support troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for in‑flight and ground maintenance discrepancies; mentor technicians and engineers on maintenance techniques and procedures
• Coordinate with design engineers, program management, quality assurance, and safety to ensure integrated and compliant maintenance solutions
• Support risk assessments, pre‑flight briefings, and post‑flight debriefs related to maintenance status and configuration control

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
• 10 or more years of experience in Aviation industry maintenance
• 5 or more years of experience (military or commercial) in aircraft maintenance and Flight line operations
• Experience in test instrumentation planning, installation, and/or design
• Experience in ground support equipment and/or tooling engineering
• Experience in the following: aircraft production, ground operations and/or flight‑line operations
• Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications
• Ability to work in a lab environment which includes climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment
• Willing to work travel domestically up to 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate or national equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Science or related Aviation Maintenance discipline
• Proven experience as a subject matter expert on aircraft maintenance practices, modification builds, or flight test maintenance programs
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in design‑build‑test environments
• Experience using technical authoring tools and maintenance record systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to write, edit, and implement maintenance procedures and technical documentation
• Experience developing, reviewing, and implementing Boeing command media (BPI’s, PRO’s, BPG’s etc.) specific to flight line policies and procedures
• Familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA 14 CFR, Part 43/145, EASA or other regional requirements), and with Boeing maintenance/flight test standards
• Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, maintenance manuals and Boeing command media (BPI’s, PRO’s, BPG’s etc.)

Conflict of Interest

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

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.

Shift

This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support flight test schedules/program objectives.

Travel

This role may require occasional domestic travel to flight test locations to support testing objectives.

Pay & Benefits

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: $119,000 - $161,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 18, 2026

Export Control Requirements

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.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

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.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.