Flight Operations Engineer

Job Description
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We are looking for a Flight Operations Engineer to be based in Istanbul, Türkiye. This position is under general direction of the Global Support Center supporting the Global Strategic Initiatives goals for the country and region. The engineer is able to develop, understand and interpret fleet operation data and provide guidance on airlines flight operations engineering to Boeing internal and external customers, stakeholders and regulatory entities that ultimately contribute to achieving safety, capacity and efficiency in the aviation industry.
Work tasks will focus on enhancing Boeing support and presence in the region via workshops, seminars and symposiums, delivering technical consultations to a variety of stakeholders and leaders inside and outside the region. The engineer is able to initiate, conduct or facilitate the communication in multiple languages while supporting Boeing Products, Services and Initiatives by also building strong relationships with executives and program leaders in country.
Job Responsibility:

• Support Boeing fleet to advance safety and promote efficiency to meet increased capacity requirement.
• Collect and evaluate operational data (e.g. airplane performance characteristics, flight profile data, takeoff and landing performance, noise profiles, weight and balance, operation with missing or inoperative equipment, etc.). Lead and develop methods for delivery of data in formats required by customers.
• Lead and perform research of regulations on flight operation related, develops required data and evaluates suitability with customers and regulatory agencies.
• Communicate with senior external personnel to learn their expectations and to seek optimized solutions for customers.
• Participate in the aerospace industry organizational activities and recognized as expert within department.
• Develop, maintain and enhance the relationship with customers via exchange information/operation data and lead and develop proactive solution recommendations.
• Assist customers and the Boeing Company to prepare for delivery of new equipment and/or types of operation. Work with external organizations like sales and marketing to provide customer solutions and identify revenue opportunities.
• Duties subject to change per management requirements.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with customers/partner, internally within the team and with management.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree with major in aerospace engineering or related.
• At least 7 years' flight operation engineering experience in civil aviation industry
• Intensive knowledge of airplane system & structure, airplane performance software & application, airlines operation processes and procedures.
• Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office like Excel, PowerPoint and Word applications, and ability in coordination and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to travel 50%+ domestically and internationally
• Ability working under pressure and be comfortable to work all aspects of complex situations.
• Good judgment, extreme discretion and flexibility in work hours, travel domestically and internationally may be required.
• Candidate must be a self-starter with a positive attitude, high ethics, and a track record of working successfully under pressure in a time-constrained environment, and to be good team player.
• High standard of honesty and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications (Desirable Skills/Experience):

• Airline Performance Engineer with strong footprint on full knowledge on airplane performance and weight and balance.
• Special procedure development (EOSID, Driftdown and Oxygen Analysis) and airplane performance instructor experience.
• Instrument Flight Procedure Design background (PBN and/or traditional procedure design).
• Airplane load control management and loading schedule development.

Global Mindset & Travel

• Comfortable working across diverse cultures and international business environments
• Willing to travel 50%+ domestically and internationally
• Adaptable to varying time zones, work practices and customer expectations

Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not on Boeing US-based payroll.
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
This requisition is for an international, locally hired position in Istanbul, Türkiye. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with applicable Türkiye law. Employment is subject to the candidate's ability to satisfy all Türkiye labor and immigration formalities.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 28, 2026
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Shift Worker (Türkiye)
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 proud members of the Valuable 500 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.