Air Operations Specialist (Supply Base Mgmt) Mid-Level or Expert

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Dreamlifter Operations has an outstanding opportunity for a qualified Air Operations Specialist Level 3 or 4 located at our Boeing South Carolina location in North Charleston SC.

The Dreamlifter team is looking for a new member with an advanced understanding of airline operations maintenance and certification. The qualified candidate will be tasked with overseeing the overall health and reliability of the Dreamlifter fleet. Dreamlifter is a worldwide operation and this position is expected to support 24/7 as needed. Tasks to include daily activities such as aircraft maintenance reporting and operator coordination as well as leading long term initiatives including aircraft part and system obsolescence part certification and flight test programs. Planning management and onsite support of heavy maintenance checks is required and a central role of this position. The representative shall be capable of leading coordinating and developing baseline support concepts and challenge inconsistencies in the day to day operation.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to leading integration activities and implementing proactive process improvement efforts. Acting as a liaison between the Dreamlifter team various Boeing organizations and our operator. This role is highly collaborative and requires the ability to work effectively and develop relationships with a myriad of groups to include other Dreamlifter staff BGS Service Engineering suppliers and site leaders. It is expected that the candidate have the ability and experience with presenting to executive level leadership.

The candidate must be willing to respond to worldwide operational/AOG requirements in support of 24/7 operations and must be able to work with a diverse team and in an environment that supports flexible work schedules. While the candidate does spend a significant amount of time in support of site specific daily work the candidate will also support various program activities such as in the development of plans schedules and other specialized operational protocols that may apply to the program at large and global sites. Additionally the candidate shall be able to develop financial forecasts track capital and expense items to our budget.

Airline operations experience primarily maintenance or other technical (engineering) functions is required. Previous airline operations aviation licenses and maintenance experience with the 747400 aircraft and PW4000 engines is also preferred.

Thereis periodic domestic and international travel required to support Dreamlifter.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options

Positions Responsibilities:

• Facilitates supplier/subcontractor business relationships inservice requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations.
• Develops and participates in the implementation of supply base plans to support customer program and commodity strategies.
• Analyzes and monitors supplier quality delivery and financial performance data to identify risks issues and opportunities.
• Develops mitigation plans.
• Identifies and participates in supplier and business improvement activities. Provides outcomes for potential integration into contracting strategies.
• This position supports the 787 production system mission critical need for oversight of Atlas Air (as the Dreamlifter Operator) and the maintenance of the Large Cargo Freighter.
• Production rate increases aging aircraft a new engine maintenance and overhaul plan is driving the need for more robust LCF aircraft maintenance and oversight.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5 years of experience in aviation maintenance or operations.
• 5 years of experience in a cross functional and collaborative environment.
• 5 years or experience in reading and interpreting technical drawings and manuals related to airplane structure/systems or aircraft engines.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P)or equivalent aircraft experience
• Must be able to travel domestic and international periodically to support Dreamlifter Operations (up to 15% of work time)
• Able to work flexible hours overtime and occasional weekends when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Bachelors degree or higher or technical license or equivalent work or military experience.
• 5 years of experience supporting Procurement and/or Contract Administration roles.
• 5 years of experience working in Manufacturing or Airline Operations.
• 5 years of presenting materials and facilitating meetings
• Experience with project management

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.

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:

Level 3: $88400 $119600

Level 4: $102850 $139150

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