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Flight Test Property Custodian (Associate or Mid-Level)

Seattle, Washington Job ID JR2026505733 Category Engineering Role Type Onsite Post Date Apr. 14, 2026
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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.

The Boeing Company is seeking a Flight Test Property Custodian to join our Equipment Management team in Seattle, WA.  This role is responsible for planning, managing, tracking, and maintaining all Flight Test Engineering (FTE) Capital and Expense assets used to certify Boeing Commercial and Military Derivative Airplanes (BCA/MDA). The custodian supports Flight Test Operations, maintains fleet-level equipment inventories, coordinates airplane equipment requests across multiple programs, and ensures compliance with enterprise accounting and property policies.

This is a hands-on, detail-oriented position that requires strong organizational skills, diligence in asset tracking, and the ability to collaborate with diverse technical teams.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Mid-Level Flight Test Property Custodians.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Plan, track, maintain, and manage all FTE BCA/MDA Capital and Expense assets

  • Ensure assets are preserved, utilized, and accounted for according to Enterprise Accounting policies

  • Support day-to-day airplane test equipment needs in coordination with Instrumentation Operations teams and Flight Test Stores

  • Maintain and update accurate test equipment inventories across database systems and tools

  • Perform diligent asset tracking, reporting, and reconciliation; support capital inventory audits

  • Monitor and manage spare parts inventories to support test airplanes

  • Coordinate and communicate with airplane teams to ensure equipment availability and resolve issues

  • Collaborate with the Fleet Level Equipment Focal to address fleet-wide equipment concerns

  • Attend Instrumentation Operations and related meetings to communicate equipment status and resolve matters

  • Identify surplus equipment and support liquidation, replacement planning, and surplus processing

  • Coordinate equipment storage, intake, organization, and disposition with Flight Test Stores and Test Asset Management

  • Track and respond promptly to equipment requests, recurring issues, and priority demands

  • Assist with capacity and usage reporting for flight test equipment

  • Initiate Customer Requests and Service Requests for equipment fabrication, repairs, and purchases

  • Report and escalate unresolved or high-impact issues to the Fleet Level Equipment Lead

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

  • 1+ years of experience with Materials Management and Inventory in relation to Government and Capital property

  • 1+ years of experience using inventory/asset tracking systems and databases

  • 1+ years of experience supporting audits and inventory reconciliation, and physical inventory counts

  • 1+ years of experience supporting aviation, aerospace, defense, or flight test operations

  • 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

  • Capable of lifting, pushing and pulling up to 35 pounds

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, manage competing deadlines, and follow tasks through to closure

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with experience coordinating across engineering, operations, and stores teams

  • Proactive problem-solving skills and sound judgment in escalating issues when appropriate

  • Comfortable handling, organizing, and inspecting hardware and test equipment; able to read part labels, serial numbers, and technical documentation

  • Ability to adapt in a dynamic, multi-program environment and respond to time-sensitive equipment requests

  • Able to work independently on-site in Seattle and support activities that may require physical handling of equipment

  • Associate degree or technical certification in logistics, supply chain, aviation maintenance, or related field

  • Familiarity with Enterprise Accounting policies related to Capital and Expense asset management

  • Experience with enterprise asset management (EAM) systems, CMMS, or ERP inventory modules (e.g., SAP, Maximo)

  • Experience coordinating surplus property processes, asset disposition, and liquidation planning

  • Knowledge of test instrumentation, avionics, or airborne data-acquisition systems

  • Experience creating and managing Customer or Service Requests for fabrication, repair, and procurement

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.

Conflict of Interest:

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

Union:  

This is a union-represented position.

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 for Associate Level (Level 2):  $56,950 – $77,050

Summary Pay Range for Mid-level (Level 3):  $68,000 – $92,000


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 29, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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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