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Senior Flight Operations Manager (L-Level)

Edwards Air Force Base, California Job ID JR2025480444 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Oct. 24, 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) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Flight Operations Manager (L-Level) to join the T-7A Manufacturing & Safety team located in Edwards Airforce Base, CA.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a fast-paced environment supporting flight test and operations for the T-7A Red Hawk Program. The T-7A Red Hawk is a brand-new trainer for all future Airforce pilots. In this role, you will be the primary Maintenance focal interacting with Airforce team members in addition to the Boeing team.

Position may require travel to BDS site locations and other Air Force Bases according to business conditions.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manages, develops and motivates employees and first-level managers performing activities within multiple maintenance disciplines

  • Ensures that air vehicles are completed and pass certification for airworthiness by overseeing systems operation functional testing, modification, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, preflight and postflight checks, and AC release for flight.

  • Develops and maintains relationships with flight crew, engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet business objectives

  • Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals and objectives

  • Acquires resources for department activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements

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

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  A final U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience working in a flight test operations environment

  • 5+ years of experience in a leadership role leading diverse teams, initiatives and projects to meet business objectives and influence change

  • Experience problem solving and supporting corrective action plans

  • Experience in fast paced environment with a multi-faceted team

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Current Active Secret Security Clearance or higher

  • Experience working at an Airforce base supporting test operations

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred or equivalent experience

  • Highly effective communication skills with senior leadership

  • Familiarity USAF IMDS, 781 forms & AFI 21-101

  • Experience managing contractors

  • Excellent people skills (coaching / teaching / integrating functions towards a common goal)

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 10% 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.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Salary Range: $138,850 to $185,150

Applicants must apply before October 31st to be considered for the position


Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 31, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

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. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st 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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