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Flight Operations Manager

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2025451948 Category Security Clearance Post Date Apr. 23, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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 Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is hiring for a Flight Operations Manager (Level K) to support the Flightline Operations team located in Berkeley, MO.

The Manufacturing & Safety team on the flight ramp ensures that our 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.

We are committed to providing our team equal opportunity for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity and innovation, as this drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, employees will be provided the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Ensures 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.
  • Interfaces with flight crews, engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and ensure customer acceptance.
  • Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals.
  • Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
  • Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
  • Manages, develops and motivates employees.

Additional Responsibilities may include:

  • Create daily work plans to complete Ramp Operations statement of work Safely and Defect/Foreign Object Debris (FOD) free
  • Schedule Company and Customer flights
  • Coordinate quarterly delivery plans that include shared resources (Fuel Barn, Hush House, Paint, etc.)
  • Managing numerous aircraft
  • Managing total compliance (FOD/Tool Control, Check In/Check Out sheets, Green Sheets, etc.)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • High School diploma. 
  • 3+ years of experience in a Manufacturing Operations/Flight Operations environment.  
  • 1+ years of experience implementing lean methodologies and productivity improvements.
  • 1+ years of experience interfacing with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
  • Experience with Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and SharePoint. 
  • Ability to work any shift based on the needs of the operation

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Knowledge of aircraft systems and operations
  • Ability to build safety awareness
  • Experience with Continuous Improvement implementation
  • Experience in a highly regulated environment (compliance)

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:

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: $106,250 – 143,750 USD


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 02, 2025


Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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 2nd 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.

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