Flightline Operations Manager

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Seattle, WA is seeking a Flightline Operations Manager to lead integrated flight test teams for experimental aircraft development and operation. You will coordinate air vehicle maintenance, configuration, test activities and oversee maintenance execution while driving safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong hands-on leadership and program coordination to enable safe, efficient flight test operations, interface with flight crews, engineering, management,

Responsibilities

• Ensure that air vehicles are completed and pass certification for airworthiness by overseeing final component installation, systems operation functional testing, modification, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, preflight and postflight checks, release for flight, and preparation for delivery
• Interface with flight crews, engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and ensure customer acceptance
• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures and set operational goals
• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers and lead process improvements
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
• Manage, develop and motivate employees

Job description

Flightline Operations Manager

Company

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for a Flightline Operations Manager to join our team in Seattle, WA.

The candidate will lead integrated flight test teams to support the development and operation of experimental flight test aircraft. This role coordinates air vehicle maintenance, configuration, and test activities; directs IAM teams during maintenance execution; and drives process improvements while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory and safety requirements. The ideal candidate combines hands‑on maintenance leadership with strong program coordination skills to enable safe, efficient, and effective flight test operations.

Position Responsibilities

• Ensure that air vehicles are completed and pass certification for airworthiness by overseeing final component installation, systems operation functional testing, modification, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, preflight and postflight checks, release for flight, and preparation for delivery

• Interface with flight crews, engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and ensure customer acceptance

• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures and set operational goals

• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers and lead process improvements

• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports

• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes

• Manage, develop and motivate employees

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the