Powerplant Troubleshooting Specialist (Experience, Senior or Principal)

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a Powerplant Troubleshooting Specialist (Experienced, Senior or Principal) to join our team in Seal Beach, CA.

Customer Support is seeking an experienced troubleshooting specialist to join the 767 & Out of Production Propulsion and ECS Systems Service Engineering team. This fast-paced, dynamic team delivers exceptional, around-the-clock customer support—24/7, 365 days a year—ensuring our airline customers receive timely and effective technical solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Apply troubleshooting expertise to investigate and resolve technical, operational, and quality issues with main engine systems as reported by airline customers, using a variety of resources, including airline data, engineering databases, supplier information, and maintenance publications.

• Serve as a key technical resource, directly addressing customer inquiries and advocating for their needs within Boeing.

• Manage both urgent, short-term issues and longer-term, predictive proactive projects.

• Lead and manage projects aimed at resolving fleet-wide issues and improving system reliability.

• Monitor and identify potential in-service risks and issues, developing and executing mitigation plans to support a smooth and successful return into service.

• Review and verify Customer Support documentation, including the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) and Fault Isolation Manual (FIM).

• Create and update technical communications such as Fleet Team Digest (FTD) articles, Service Letters (SL), and Maintenance Tips (MT) to keep customers informed and supported.

• Develop and deliver presentations on in-service issues to review boards, management, suppliers, and airline customers.

• Evaluate event reports for potential safety concerns and take appropriate action.

• Requires independent research, as well as close collaboration with internal engineering teams, suppliers, and external partners to resolve complex propulsion system challenges.

• Participate in support teams and provide on-site technical assistance at airline locations as needed.

• Communicate effectively with airlines and internal stakeholders to address questions and reported problems.

Work Environment: This position requires flexibility to support a fleet operating 24/7/365. Occasional off-shift work may be necessary to respond to emergent issues and participate in critical airline meetings outside regular business hours.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 6+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• LEVEL 4: 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• LEVEL 5: 15 + years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Aviation Maintenance Technician experience / A&P certificate

• Experience with troubleshooting engine / powerplant issues on aircraft

• Experience with engine / powerplant maintenance and/or overhaul

• Experience collaborating across business units with mechanics, manufacturers, suppliers, customer, and senior leadership

• Experience with My Boeing Fleet and the Boeing Communication System

• Familiarity with Boeing processes and drawing systems

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process” to all job descriptions moving forward.

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. 

Union:

This is an nonunion-represented position.

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 Experienced (Level 3): $101,150 - $136,850

Summary Pay Range Senior (Level 4): $126,650 - $171,350

Summary Pay Range Principal (Level 5): $156,400 - $211,600

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 24, 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.

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.