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Senior Flight Operations and Aviation Life Support Generalist

Ridley Park, Pennsylvania Job ID JR2026491594 Category Flight Operations Support Role Type Onsite Post Date Jan. 29, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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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 seeking a Senior Flight Operations and Aviation Life Support Generalist to support our Vertical Lift programs in Ridley Park, PA.

This role provides hands-on and programmatic support for flight operations/radio room, aviation life support systems (ALSS), aircrew equipment, and test/operational flight activities. The ideal candidate combines practical flight operations experience, in-depth knowledge of aviation life support systems (e.g., egress, restraint, survival equipment), and proven ability to operate in flight test and sustainment environments with cross-functional teams.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Support planning and execution of flight operations for vertical lift aircraft including radio room flight following, aircrew scheduling, and aircrew currency/qualification reporting

  • Administer and maintain aviation life support systems: egress systems, restraints, crashworthy seats, helmets, oxygen systems, survival kits, and flotation devices

  • Perform inspection, configuration, packing, maintenance coordination, and documentation of ALSS equipment to applicable airworthiness and technical order standards

  • Interface with engineering, manufacturing, quality, customer, and flight test organizations to resolve ALSS and flight operations issues

  • Recommend and implement corrective actions for safety, non-conformances, and reliability issues; participate in root cause analyses and lessons learned

  • Support logistics and inventory management for ALSS spares, inspection cycles, and serviceable/non-serviceable disposition

  • Train and mentor junior life support technicians, aircrew, and ground staff on ALSS usage, don/doff procedures, emergency procedures, and safety protocols

  • Ensure compliance with FAA, DoD, and company regulations, airworthiness requirements, and safety management system processes

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in flight operations, aviation life support, aircrew equipment, or airborne operations (experience in vertical lift/rotorcraft preferred)

  • ALSE/ALSS/AFE certification from a military service branch, FAA, or commercial equivalent

  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with inspection, maintenance, packing, and troubleshooting of ALSS equipment (egress systems, harnesses, parachutes, helmets, oxygen systems, survival equipment)

  • Strong technical writing skills; experience producing technical procedures, checklists, and reports

  • Clear understanding of airworthiness processes, maintenance documentation, and Technical Orders/maintenance manuals

  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, production, quality, and customer teams

  • Ability to travel and participate in flight operations and test events; may require overnight travel and occasional extended deployments

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Active or prior experience in vertical lift/rotorcraft programs (e.g., Sikorsky/Boeing rotorcraft, tiltrotor, or similar)

  • Parachute Rigger qualification from military service, FAA, or commercial equivalent

  • Experience with oxygen and ventilation systems, crashworthy seat systems, and human factors considerations

  • Familiarity with DoD/Service ALSS standards, MIL-SPEC requirements, and NATO/STANAG processes

  • Experience with configuration management, SAP/ERP systems, and maintenance tracking systems

  • FCC Commercial Radio Operator's Certificate

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. 

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: $109,6500 - $148,350.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 12, 2026


Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.

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