Flight Line Chief Mechanic

Flight Line Chief Mechanic

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking a Flightline Chief Mechanic (level C or D) to join and support the 787 Program Boeing South Carolina Delivery Center Operations Team working in North Charleston, South Carolina on a variable shift!

This position will provide critical production support and project leadership to the Delivery Center including establishing enhanced training plans, improving production efficiency and optimizing product quality.

Primary Responsibilities:   

• Creates a culture that enhances productivity, safety, and a teaming environment

• Leads technical manufacturing recovery projects including execution of tasks & critical path, planning manpower, parts, requirements and schedule

• Identifies gaps in proficiency and leads OJT and cross-training efforts for entry and associate level mechanics to enhance team stability

• Provides project leadership to multiple disciplines

• Develops and implements manufacturing processes

• Identifies production activities and mitigates issues achieving organization’s goals

• Leads through influence those team members that do not report directly to them

• Assists with the preparation and justification for major capital expenditures and equipment

• Leads long-range technical research on proposed projects

• Rapid problem resolution using the Boeing Problem Solving Model

• ­Provide oversight of functional support to ensure resolution of production build issues

• Remove roadblocks by working with support and manufacturing management teams

• Work cross-functionally to identify opportunities for improvement and establish action plans

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Must have the ability to work variable shifts (first, second, or third) based on business needs.

• 3+ years of experience within flightline operations, aerospace fabrication or manufacturing

• 3+ years of experience advising and influencing others to meet quality and safety requirements or resolve technical or operational problems

• 3+ years of experience leading manufacturing teams through complex recoveries / situations

• 3+ years of experience with Systematic Problem Solving and Standardized Work

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 10+ years of experience leading and working with cross-functional teams

• Experience with Field Operations

• Experience with Boeing Production System (BPS) concepts

• Experience maintaining positive relationships and providing status to internal and external customers

• Strong interpersonal skills

Conflict of Interest:

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

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 a variable shift (shift 4). Variable shift means you will be assigned a shift at the time of hire based on business needs. You will remain on your assigned work shift until a re-evaluation is required.

Safety Sensitive:

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

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 level C: $70,200 - $74,100

Summary pay range level D: $81,900 - $86,450

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

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 4 (United States of America)

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