Boeing · 1 day ago
Structures Safety and Airworthiness Manager
USA - Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $199K/yr
5+ years expThe Boeing Company is seeking a First-line Structures Safety and Airworthiness Manager to lead Safety and Airworthiness activities for post-production aircraft in Southern California. This role involves managing a team of experts, enhancing safety processes, and ensuring compliance with airworthiness regulations.
AerospaceIndustrial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leads SAW activities for post‑production aircraft (BGS modifications and conversion programs) including technical review, disposition, and sign‑off support
Serves as the primary structures interface for customer support issues, trouble‑shooting, corrective action, and airworthiness decisions
Strengthens the DAE program for 15.4: develop and deliver training, support candidate evaluation and appointment, maintain competency records, and mentor DAEs
Owns continuous improvement of SAW structures processes: procedures, checklists, work instructions, and handoffs with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain
Provides guidance for structural inspections, modifications, repairs, and return‑to‑service dispositions consistent with company policy and regulatory requirements
Leads or supports internal and external audits, findings remediation, and corrective action plans related to structures and airworthiness
Collaborates with Certification/Engineering to ensure design changes, service bulletins, and modification kits meet airworthiness intent and are implementable in the field
Maintains up‑to‑date technical knowledge and regulatory awareness; advise leadership on safety and airworthiness risk
Prepares and presents technical reports, technical logs, and customer communications; escalate safety concerns promptly
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Structures, Aerospace, or Aeronautical)
5+ years of experience in aircraft structures/modifications/repairs, or airworthiness on transport or large regional aircraft
1+ years of experience developing and delivering training, qualification programs, and leading/mentoring technical staff
Experience in aircraft certifications
Willingness to travel regionally and to customer sites
Preferred
3+ years of experience in supporting post‑delivery modifications and conversions
Proven process improvement experience (procedures, audits, root cause/corrective action)
Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience interacting with customers and regulatory authorities
Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence without direct authority
Familiarity with DAE appointment and qualification processes (specific experience with 15.4 candidate preparation and oversight is a plus)
Experience with structural analysis, fatigue/damage tolerance, repairs and return to service processes
Knowledge of relevant aviation regulations and advisory material
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Boeing
Boeing offers commercial, defense airplanes, space, security systems, and global services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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CEO & Executive Communications, Senior Manager
Colton Engelke
CEO and Executive Communications
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