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[Company] Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Flightline Operations Manager (level K) to support the KC-46 Tanker team 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
[Company] First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR completion of the [Company] internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
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
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Bachelor’s degree or higher
A&P License
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
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
Drug Free Workplace:
[Company] 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.
Travel:
This position requires travel up to 10% of the time between Everett and Seattle, WA
Total Rewards:
At [Company], 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 [Company] 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: $119,850 – $162,150
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 19, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
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:
[Company] 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.