Flight Test Operations Support Specialist (Associate, Experienced, or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Flight Test Operations Support Specialist to join our Flight Test team in North

Charleston, South Carolina, to support multiple flight test programs.

 

The Flight Operations Support team performs activities to ensure aircraft availability to support company requirements through application of maintenance procedures, practices and data; performs analyses and determines requirements for maintenance, inspection, repair and modification of operational aircraft; develops work packages to support the continued airworthiness of the aircraft; oversees the verification of modification, repair and flight release and ensures aircraft airworthiness.

 

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Associate, Mid-Level or Senior Flight Test Operations Support Specialists.

 

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Identifies problems and coordinates follow up communication with support organizations for problem resolution
• Provides technical support in problem identification for pre-flight and post-flight checks, inspect and document non-conformance with high complexity
• Troubleshoots, inspects, tests, repairs aircraft and engine systems to prepare for test flight
• Works with Flight Test Engineering to develop Flight Test Instrumentation systems including test part fabrication
• Performs Field Operation and Inspection tasks to obtain and maintain knowledge, skills and required certifications
• Initiate and document any nonconforming materials, hardware, software, tools, parts, assemblies, or portions thereof, according to specifications, processes, and procedures
• Performs audit/surveillance of all manufacturing and quality assurance processes, according to specifications, processes, and procedures
• Supports BT&E Enterprise activities, including but not limited to: FAA CFR PART 125
• Maintenance release activities. R&D test aircraft support including manned and unmanned assets
• Performs maintenance tasks on all BT&E Test assets including but not limited to BCA, BDS, and BGS, test programs
• Performs onboard Flight Test and Aircraft System monitoring and troubleshooting
• Coordinates Flight Test Configuration requirements with business partner Operations teams

 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Must 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
• 3+ years of aircraft maintenance experience on complex jet powered aircraft with military, airline or certificated repair station background undefined

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3: 5+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 4: 10+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experienced
• FAA Mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant rating
• 3+ years of aircraft maintenance experience on Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604 aircraft and Global series aircraft
• 6+ years of aircraft maintenance experience on complex jet powered aircraft with military, airline or certificated repair station background
• 10+ years of aircraft maintenance experience on complex jet powered aircraft with military, airline or certificated repair station background
• Flight test experience787 airframe familiarity
• Associates of Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology Avionics and/or related aircraft electrical experience 

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

Shift:

This position is primarily first shift; however, occasional alternate or extended shifts may be required to support test program 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: Associate Level 2: $78,000 - $105,800

Summary Pay Range: Associate Level 3: $90,450 - $134,450

Summary Pay Range: Associate Level 4: $126,650 - 171,350

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) random drug and alcohol testing.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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