Regulatory Administration and Airworthiness Manager

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.

The Regulatory Administration & Airworthiness (RA&A) organization is seeking a Regulatory Administration and Airworthiness Manager (Level K) to lead one of our Puget Sound Teams.

While there is one open manager position, candidates may be asked to lead either our International Type Validation (ITV) team (with teammates located in Everett and Renton), or one of our FAA/EASA-focused teams (with teammates located in Everett). Placement within the department is based on skills, experience, and overall organizational fit with the team.

The selected individual will be responsible for managing a team that provides certification guidance and direction to airplane programs. This position involves interfacing with program engineers/leaders, and domestic/international regulatory authorities.

Primary responsibilities:

• Navigate complex regulatory processes and landscapes while providing guidance to a network of stakeholders across all levels of management and non-management. (ITV/Prod)
• Coordinate and convey certification strategies, objectives and status to the Federal Aviation Administration and Civil Aviation Authorities. (ITV/Prod)
• Support employee development strategies and organizational endeavors related to enhancing employee engagement, influence and expertise. (ITV/ Prod)
• Ensure ODA unit members are supported and have the time and independence necessary to carry out their regulatory responsibilities. (Prod)
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. (ITV/Prod)
• Collaborate with program leaders to strategize and implement compliance measures, while also developing strong risk mitigation plans as necessary. (ITV/Prod)
• Ensure internal and external stakeholders are aware of program/project priorities and progress-to-plan. (ITV/Prod)
• Support the review of Applicant certification proposals and address related inquiries. (ITV, Prod)
• Prepare/Facilitate discussions with program leaders and government officials. (ITV/Prod)
• Ensure ODA objectives and procedures are understood, followed, and implemented across the value stream. (ITV/Prod)
• Manage budgets, headcounts and staffing strategies. (ITV/Prod)
• Coordinates with SoCal and Charleston to ensure common geographic approaches (ITV/Prod)

What It Takes To Be Successful:

• Strong natural leadership style that motivates and inspires excellence and innovation
• Gains others' trust by demonstrating openness and honesty, behaving consistently, and acting in accordance with moral, ethical, professional, and organizational guidelines
• Proactively and quickly makes sense of complex issues; responds effectively to ambiguous situations; clearly communicates complicated information
• Familiarity with collaborating with regulators to help address certification issues
• Knowledge of change management processes
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with a broad spectrum of stakeholders

Work Authorization:

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Everett, WA. Some travel may be required as business needs.

Candidate Assessment Notice:

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 and Experience):

• 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.”
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• 2+ years of experience with regulatory requirements
• 2+ years of experience integrating cross functional teams
• 3+ years of experience with project management and the ability to self-manage projects

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• 3+ years of experience do you have leading teams and/or leading initiatives
• 2+ years of Aircraft Certification experience do you have
• Experience in FAA certification activities and processes in at least one Boeing business unit
• Aircraft Certification experience
• Experience with Configuration or Change Management processes

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: $151,300 - $204,700

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Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 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.