Senior Aircraft Readiness & Delivery Manager
Senior Aircraft Readiness & Delivery Manager
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$ 192950 - 261050
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The Boeing CompanyBoeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) is seeking an experienced Senior Aircraft Readiness & Delivery Manager - UK E-7 (Level M) to manage our 3 aircraft through their Flight Test Program and Delivery for the United Kingdon (UK) E-7 Program. This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in test risk management and cross-functional coordination to ensure program success and will report to the UK E-7 Program Director. The ideal candidate will have a strong background and proven ability to deliver complex programs on schedule and within budget. Initially this role will be based in Oklahoma City OK or Tukwila WA.
This position is available for either a UK or US National this role is for a US Citizen and only one person will be hired. If you are a UK National please apply for the UK role in Workday.
This position requires significant travel to the UK including extended stays at the production site in Birmingham UK and the test sites in Boscombe Down UK and Lossiemouth Scotland. A long-term expatriate assignment may be required depending on program needs.
The Aircraft Readiness & Delivery Manager for the UK E-7 Program is accountable for orchestrating the full aircraft delivery lifecycle for a fleet of militarized 737-based platforms undergoing extensive modification and flight test. This role ensures aircraft are delivered to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) in accordance with contract requirements airworthiness standards and agreed delivery schedules.
This position operates at the intersection of program execution flight test coordination and customer delivery serving as the primary integrator of aircraft readiness across internal teams (flight test engineering quality operations) and external stakeholders (UK MOD and Defense Equipment and Support (DE&S)).
The Aircraft Readiness & Delivery Manager owns delivery integration milestone accountability and customer interface through to aircraft handover.
Entry into this classification is limited to candidates approved by the enterprise-wide Program Management Process Council or its designee. Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead the aircraft-level delivery plan for each UK E-7 tail from test readiness through formal customer handover
- Manage coordination across modification ground/flight test airworthiness documentation and logistics to meet contractual delivery dates
- Serve as the program focal for UK MOD and DE&S representatives on aircraft readiness and delivery planning
- Drive closure of aircraft-level issues impacting delivery: squawks test discrepancies deferred items and documentation gaps
- Chair delivery readiness reviews and coordinate signoffs with UK MOD internal quality teams and certification authorities
- Track aircraft configuration status flight hours test points and acceptance criteria in partnership with engineering and test operations
- Provide regular delivery status updates to senior leadership and support executive-level customer engagements
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This position requires an 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)
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelors degree or higher
- 5 years of experience with commercial and/or defense aircraft test program management
- Experience with military certification and airworthiness
- 5 years of experience in mission systems engineering including experience with aircraft modifications system integration evaluation and airworthiness program planning and management
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Ability to travel extensively to the UK with potential for an expatriate assignment.
- Strong program execution skills in a matrixed environment coordinating across engineering quality and operations
- Experience with commercial derivative military flight test programs
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Travel:
Responsible for managing and overseeing the aircraft through their lifecycle from Birmingham to Boscombe Down to Lossiemouth Scotland. Willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally more than 50% of the time
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 & Pay Transparency:
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 for:
Oklahoma City OK: $167450 $226550
Tukwila WA: $192950 - $261050
Applications for this position will be accepted until June 30 2025
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Not ApplicableRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:
If the successful candidate is not a U.S. Person (as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 U.S. Person includes U.S. citizens lawful permanent residents refugees or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons is contingent upon the companys ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:
This position requires an 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)Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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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.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
