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F15QA Instructor Pilot Senior Manager / Site Lead

Hazelwood, Missouri; Qatar Job ID JR2025486755 Category Flight Operations-Pilot Role Type Onsite Post Date Dec. 04, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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The Government Training Engineering function is seeking a Senior Manager / Site Lead for the F-15QA at Al Udeid, Qatar. This position will lead a team of training services and training device professionals supporting the F-15QA formal training program.

“This is a Long-Term Assignment to Al Airbase, Qatar for up to five years. Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided.”

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead a diverse team of F-15QA flight instructors, maintenance instructors, academic/sim instructors, and training support team conducting a formal flight and maintenance training program in Qatar.
  • Work closely with other training functions, including US Government contracting officer representatives, foreign military partners, Boeing US-based and international teams, and sub-contractors.
  • Maintain flight currencies in the F-15QA as an Instructor Pilot or Instructor Weapons System Officer.
  • Support project planning and status activities including proposals, estimates, scheduling, and business systems status inputs for multiple contracts and deliveries.
  • Evaluates business requirements against cost, schedule and technical constraints.
  • Understand, support, and apply agile principles, practices, and processes.
  • Manage personnel and team development
  • Set expectations, performance, and compensation of direct reports
  • Coach employees on technical, functional, team skills, and career goals.
  • Support hiring activities, staff forecasting, and staffing to plan.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelors Degree or higher
  • Fully qualified in fighter operations (F-15E/S/SA/K/SG, F-15C, F-16, F/A-18, F-22, or other fighter/attack aircraft) with a minimum of two (2) years of experience as an instructor providing academics in either the military or as a civilian instructor.
  • 5+ years of experience as a high performance fighter/attack aircrew with appropriate experience as Wingman, Element Lead, Flight Lead, Instructor Pilot, Weapons System Operator; Flight Examiner, Mission Commander or Pilot in Command.
  • Current Army or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Class II Flight Physical.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Current and qualified F-15QA Flight Instructor
  • 3+ years of experience working contracts with U.S. Department of Defense and/or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers
  • Experience as a FTU (Formal Training Unit) Instructor Pilot or Weapons Systems Officer.
  • Previous experience as an Aviation Squadron Commander or higher.

Long-term Assignment details:

  • Candidate must be able to obtain a work visa, depending on requirements of the country.
  • Candidate must be able to meet the cultural requirements of the country, as applicable.
  • Employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to satisfy all labor and immigration formalities of the country.

This position is 100% onsite at Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite.

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. 

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range: $336,600 – $455,400


Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 11, 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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.

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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