Flightline Operations Manager Featured

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 Flightline Operations Manager (K-Level) to join the KC-46 Tanker team located in Tukwila, WA

Position Responsibilities:   

• Ensures that air vehicles are completed 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, and customers

• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures

• Acquires resources for projects and processes, and leads process improvements

• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports

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

• Manages, coaches, leads, develops and motivates employees

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

This position requires an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Ability to  work any shift based on the needs of the operation

• Willingness to work overtime and weekends

• 3+ years of experience in an Aerospace, Fabrication or Manufacturing environment

• 3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal role

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• A & P License preferred

• 3+ years of leadership experience

• 3+ years of flight line operations experience

• 3+ years of aerospace experience with any of the following: quality, avionics, troubleshooting capabilities, functional test knowledge, manufacturing, and/or structures

Shift:

2nd Shift (Subject to change)

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: $115,600 to $170,000

Applicants must apply before January 31st, 2026 to be considered for the position.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 31, 2026

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 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.