Flight Readiness Team Lead

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a Flight Readiness Team Lead (Level C) to join our Flight Line team in North Charleston, South Carolina on 2nd shift.

In this role a candidate will plan, schedule, and arrange activities for the BSC Flight line. You will also perform and provide necessary coaching to support activity execution of the following: flight test installations and functional testing; troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and avionics systems to isolate mechanical or electrical/electronic faults and repair faulty components. Conduct pre-flight and post-flight checks and perform maintenance and modification actions. Resolve problems during operation and testing of deliverable products. Perform system and subsystem pre-delivery inspections and aircraft maintenance in preparation for delivery. Document repair, test, and inspection results. Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to aircraft safety and quality while working in a flight line environment around live aircraft.

Position Responsibilities:   

• Conducts pre-shift planning; team status updates/labor loss.

• Facilitates training and crew meetings.

• Performs production control.

• Delivers process improvement and Lean/BPS.

• Builds effective resource plans that support statement of work execution and landmark completion with team and crew coordination.

• Identifies and communicates risks to First Line Leader with efficiency.

• Monitors and reports daily progress to plan across multiple functions.

• Works with support organizations and First Line Leader to mitigate performance risk.

• Documents and communicates shift turnover.

• Establishes overtime requirements, execution plan and staffing.

• Responsible for crew level oversight of 5S.

• Supports teammates to improve their job performance including identifying training.

• Verifies accuracy of work performed and may conduct self-inspection.

• Ability and professionalism in support of airline customer interaction.

• Identifies KPI (Key Performance Indicators) and LMS Kaizen improvement actions, and follows up with actions and tasks associated at weekly Kamishibai and Gemba walks.

• Must maintain all necessary certifications to perform the job.

• Exhibits Boeing Behaviors.

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

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• 1+ years of experience working on the 787 Program

• 1+ years of experience in a team environment

• 1+ years of experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• 1+ years of experience working with Velocity and 787 production applications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• FAA Airframe & Power Plant license or signed FAA Form 8610-2

• 1+ years of flight line operations experience

• 1+ years of Team Leadership (Formal/Informal) experience

• 3+ years of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risk experience

• 3+ years of experience in REDARS, PSDS, and BAC specifications

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

Shift:

This position is for 2nd shift.

Union Representation Statement:

This is a non-union represented position.

Pay and 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: $75,600 - 79,800​