787 Regulatory Administration and Airworthiness Manager

Job Description

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The Regulatory Administration & Airworthiness (RA&A) organization is seeking a 787 Regulatory Administration and Airworthiness Manager (Level K) to join our team in Charleston, South Carolina. Our objectives are supported by a collaborative environment defined by teamwork and a passion for leading with speed, agility and ingenuity in an ambiguous and ever-evolving environment. We are seeking an individual who excels in that framework.

The selected individual will be responsible for standing up a team of certification engineers and specialists supporting 787 production certification, international type validation and Aircraft Certification - Eligibility (AC-E) support tasks at our Charleston site.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop staffing, onboarding and training strategies for 787 RA&A Charleston team

• Coordinate with Puget Sound 787 RA&A manager to ensure best approaches prevail

• Help team navigate complex regulatory processes and landscapes while providing guidance to a network of stakeholders across all levels of management and non-management

• Coordinate and convey certification strategies, objectives and status to the Federal Aviation Administration and Civil Aviation Authorities

• Support employee development strategies and organizational endeavors related to enhancing employee engagement, influence and expertise

• Ensure ODA unit members are supported, and have the time and independence necessary to carry out their regulatory responsibilities

• Review certification plans and packages for correctness and completeness

• Collaborate with 787 Program leaders to strategize and implement compliance measures, while also developing strong risk mitigation plans as necessary.

• Ensure internal and external stakeholders are aware of program/project priorities and progress-to-plan

• Support the review of Applicant certification proposals and address related inquiries

• Ensure ODA objectives and procedures are understood, followed, and implemented across the value stream

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at this location.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science 

• 2+ years of experience working with regulators and regulatory procedures/processes

• 2+ years of experience integrating people, strategies and processes

• 3+ years of project management experience

• 3+ years of experience leading teams and/or initiatives

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Strong natural leadership style that motivates and inspires excellence and innovation

• Gains others' trust by demonstrating openness and honesty, behaving consistently, and acting in accordance with moral, ethical, professional, and organizational guidelines

• Proactively and quickly makes sense of complex issues; responds effectively to ambiguous situations; clearly communicates complicated information

• Systems thinker skilled in developing proposals by leveraging data analysis and predicting extensive, long-term effects

• Experience in BCA type design certification activities and milestones

• Experience in post-type validation procedures and milestones

• Experience working with regulators to resolve certification issues

• Experience with the ODA Procedures Manual

• Knowledge of change management processes

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

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: $137,700 – $186,300

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Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 11, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing 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.

Experience Level
Manager
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing 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.