Flight Safety Official (Experienced or Senior)

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.

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is looking for a Fight Safety Official to join our team in North Charleston, SC.

Supports the BT&E Flight Operations Safety Management System (SMS). Assists in administration and management of critical safety programs and activities including flight safety investigations, Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), internal evaluations program (IEP) including Flight Operations Risk Assessment (FORA) and Line Operations Safety Assessment (LOSA), Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP), mishap plan, safety action groups and review boards, other safety management system activities including data trending and application of safety taxonomy.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior Level Flight Safety Officials.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support, maintain, and actively contribute to the continual improvement of departmental SMS.

• Provide SME support for Enterprise level and business unit level SMS activities.

• Act as liaison between Production Test community and flight operations at Renton, Boeing Field, and Paine Field. This also includes discussions and working group participation on ground safety issues that affect flight safety.

• Write, produce, and distribute weekly safety newsletter.

• Gather status data and develop periodic safety reports and status updates for BT&E Leadership team, BT&E Safety and BT&E Flight Operations.

• Back-up Chief Pilot Safety during periods when they are on travel/assignment.

• Participate in leadership and safety meetings as needed.

• Work closely with BT&E Charleston Senior Manager of Flight Operations to ensure organization is effectively supporting and aware of business & operational items affecting BT&E Flight Operations.

• Conduct risk assessments and change management initiatives.

• Maintain emergency response plan and conduct drills

• Interface between BT&E flight operations and BCA leadership.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

• Bachelors degree or higher

• 3+ years of experience working with teammates and management to improve safety performance

• Proficiency and experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Knowledge of the 787 production system

• Experience with Velocity

• Practical experience with IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) or similar auditing standard as an auditor or auditee       

• Aviation safety, aviation SMS,  systems safety certificate or degree

• Experience in developing and reporting performance metrics

• Experience in developing presentations to support safety promotion

• Experience applying SMS concepts found in FAA AC 120-92B, CFR Part 5, and ICAO Doc 9859

• Experience in investigations and root cause corrective action

• Experience in CFR Part 121, 125, or 135 flight operations

• Experience as a flight crew member

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. 

Conflict of Interest:

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

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 for Mid-level (Level 3): $106,250 – $143,750

Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4): $132,600 – $179,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 02, 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

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
Individual Contributor
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.