Senior Flight Operations Engineer

Senior Flight Operations Engineer

Company:

Boeing India Private Limited

Overview

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity.

Technology for today and tomorrow

The Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) is a 5500+ diverse engineering workforce that contributes to global aerospace growth. Our engineers deliver cutting-edge R&D, innovation, and high-quality engineering work in global markets, and leverage new-age technologies such as AI/ML, IIoT, Cloud, Model-Based Engineering, and Additive Manufacturing, shaping the future of aerospace.

People-driven culture

At Boeing, we believe creativity and innovation thrives when every employee is trusted, empowered, and has the flexibility to choose, grow, learn, and explore. We offer variable arrangements depending upon business and customer needs, and professional pursuits that offer greater flexibility in the way our people work. We also believe that collaboration, frequent team engagements, and face-to-face meetings bring together different  perspectives and thoughts – enabling every voice to be heard and every perspective to be respected.  No matter where or how our teammates work, we are committed to positively shaping people’s careers and being thoughtful about employee wellbeing.

With us, you can create and contribute to what matters most in your career, community, country, and world. Join us in powering the progress of global aerospace.

We are looking for a Flight Operations Engineer to be based in Gurugram, India. 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 consultation to a variety of stake holders 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. 

Position Responsibilities:

• 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.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (Engineering) is required as BASIC QUALIFICATION.
• At least 12+ years flight operation engineering experiences in civil aviation industry or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD +7, Master+11 years' related work experience).
• Possess of intensive knowledge on airplane system & structure, airplane performance software & application, airlines operation processes and procedures.
• Professional skill in Microsoft Office like Excel, PowerPoint and Word applications, and ability in coordination and presentation skill.
• Fluent in English and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 Skill:

• 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.

Work Authorization:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in India where the position is located. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not on Boeing US-based payroll.

Typical Education & Experience:

• 12+ years experience with Bachelor degree or 11+ years experience with Master degree is preferred. Degree from an ABET-accredited program is preferred but not mandatory.

Relocation:

• Willingness to travel 25-50% of the time.
• Must be willing to spend 3-6 months outside India once hired on assignment and training in China, SE Asia and the USA as applicable and the need arise.
• This position does offer relocation within INDIA.
• Airplane load control management and loading schedule development.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 - Morning (India)