Flight Test Quality Manager

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Patuxent River Estates, MD, USA
In-Office
120K-162K Annually
Mid level
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The Role
Lead and manage the flight test quality team for the MQ-25 program, ensuring compliance with contracts, engineering, company and government requirements. Oversee quality systems, corrective actions, maintenance planning, airworthiness determinations, process improvements, resource management, stakeholder relationships, and employee development. Travel up to 25%.
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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.
Position Responsibilities:
  • 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

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • 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

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 candidates 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 Manager Level (Level K): $119,850 - $162,150
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 15, 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
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
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)
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 2nd 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.

Skills Required

  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)
  • Complete assessment as part of the selection process
  • At least one year of experience in a leadership role or completion of Boeing's "Exploring Leadership" course
  • 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 documenting corrective actions and non-conformance
  • 1+ years of experience leading or managing cross functional teams
  • Able and willing to travel up to 25% domestically
  • U.S. Person as required for export control compliance (per 22 C.F.R. §120.62)
  • Associate's degree or higher
  • FAA Airframe and Power Plant License or 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

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Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support Boeing states a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on the first 10% of pay for most nonunion U.S. employees with immediate vesting and an annual true‑up, and a student‑loan match feature lets qualified loan payments count toward earning the company match. Union agreements specify strong but different retirement contributions (e.g., automatic company contributions plus matching under IAM terms).
  • Parental & Family Support The company advertises 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement programs. Back‑up family care resources are also highlighted in benefits materials.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive health and insurance benefits are emphasized, with eligibility generally beginning the first day of the month after hire. Many teammates are eligible for several programs on day one.

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