Flight Test Maintenance Operations Subject Matter Expert

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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

• Bachelors 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 (BPIs PROs BPGs 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 (BPIs PROs BPGs etc.)

Conflict of Interest:

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

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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: $119000 - $161000

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