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.
Join Boeing’s Global Aerospace Safety program as an Airline Operations Safety Support (AOSS) Flight Operations Lead, where you will play a critical role in advancing aviation safety worldwide.
This position requires applicants to be experienced senior professionals in the aviation industry, specifically in flight operations, safety, flight training, and/or leadership roles. You will lead a team of aviation experts to evaluate and enhance customer flight operations globally, ensuring safe and compliant operation of Boeing aircraft.
This is a customer-facing role involving direct interaction with airline leadership, including C-suite executives, during on-site engagements. The position requires extensive international travel (approximately 40%). If you are an experienced airline professional seeking a career with global impact on aerospace safety, this opportunity is for you.
This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.
Position Responsibilities:
Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams of 3-5 Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) during comprehensive airline customer evaluations
Conduct in-depth assessments of airline flight operations, including policies and procedures, scheduling, dispatch, flight training programs, standardization, quality assurance, and safety management systems (SMS)
Perform flight and simulator observations to collect critical operational data supporting safety and compliance recommendations
Lead root cause analysis efforts to identify and address underlying safety and operational issues
Collaborate with airline customers to develop and implement effective mitigation strategies aligned with Boeing’s safety initiatives and continuous accident reduction goals
Build and maintain strong relationships with airline leadership at all levels, including executive management, to influence safety culture and operational excellence
Oversee all aspects of AOSS customer engagement planning and execution, including personnel coordination, travel logistics, security and access arrangements, scheduling, data analysis, and presentation of findings
Deliver clear, actionable reports and presentations to Boeing and airline leadership, driving continuous improvement in flight operations safety and compliance
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Minimum of five years of professional experience in the airline industry with demonstrated expertise in flight operations, safety, training, and/or leadership
Proven leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams in complex operational environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including experience with root cause analysis and data-driven decision-making
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior airline executives and diverse stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinate complex logistics, and deliver results under tight deadlines
Willingness and ability to travel extensively (approximately 40%), primarily to international locations
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Additional Information:
Successful applicants will be classified as International Locally Hired Employees (ILHE), this is not an expat assignment.
Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not on Boeing US-based payroll.
Conflict of Interest
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 13, 2026
Export Control Details:
Non – US based job
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.