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Flight Test Quality Manager

United States, Patuxent River Estates Employment contract 119850.00 - 162150.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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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. The Boeing Company is looking for a Flight Test Quality Manager to join our 2nd shift team in Patuxent River, MD. This role will lead the quality team in support of the MQ-25 flight test program. Travel will be required up to 25% of the time.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage employees who evaluate and ensure that products, services and processes comply with customer contract requirements, engineering requirements, company procedures and government regulations
  • Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies to improve performance
  • Provides education and coaching on the Quality System
  • May make airworthiness determinations on behalf of the company and regulatory agencies
  • Acquires and manages resources and leads process improvements
  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers and direct reports
  • Manages, develops and motivates employees

Requirements

  • 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.)
  • 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 have completed the Boeing internal course "Exploring Leadership."
  • 3+ years of experience with flight line operations
  • 3+ years of experience with Quality Assurance specifications and requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in Maintenance Planning Operations
  • 3+ years of experience documenting corrective actions and non-conformance
  • 1+ years of experience leading or managing cross functional teams
  • Able and willing to travel up to 25% of the time domestically

Nice to have

  • Associate's degree or higher
  • Have an FAA Airframe and Power Plant License or an FAA Repairman's certificate
  • 5+ years of experience working in flight line operations
  • 5+ years of experience leading or managing cross functional teams
  • 3+ years of experience with release of aircraft for flight

What we offer

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work
  • Generous company match to your 401(k)
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
  • Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations
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