06 September 2025

The Boeing Company | Chief Pilot

United States

Chief of Safety

Job ID: JR2025467491 | Category: Flight Operations-Pilot | Role Type: Onsite

Locations: Seattle, Washington; North Charleston, South Carolina

Post Date: September 04, 2025 | Application Deadline: September 19, 2025

Security Clearance: Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance Required (U.S. Citizenship Required)

About Boeing

At Boeing, the mission is to innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. The company is steadfastly committed to fostering an environment for every team member that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, offering significant opportunities for professional growth. Prospective candidates are invited to explore their future with an organization at the forefront of aerospace innovation.

The Opportunity

Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking an exceptionally qualified and highly motivated Chief of Safety. This pivotal role is responsible for avidly leading a high-performing team of Flight Safety Officials while simultaneously maturing and continuously improving Safety Management System (SMS) processes within BT&E Flight Operations. This critical position can be based in either Seattle, WA, or North Charleston, SC.

As a high-visibility position, the Chief of Safety will routinely collaborate with Boeing senior leadership across various business units throughout the Enterprise. The successful candidate will expertly leverage the SMS's four components to proactively identify and mitigate flight operations risk exposures across commercial and military production environments, as well as in experimental flight test. This role necessitates consistent safety collaboration with key business partners in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Quality Assurance (QA), Manufacturing, and Delivery Center Operations, alongside global commercial flight operations. The BT&E Chief of Safety is expected to consistently demonstrate and promote all Boeing Values, thereby promulgating a positive safety culture within BT&E and the broader Enterprise.

Beyond maintaining qualifications as a flight crew member (e.g., pilot, system operator), the Chief of Safety will provide essential support to managers and teammates for all safety risk management activities. Additional SMS duties include the avid promotion of Boeing’s esteemed safety reporting programs, such as the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), Speak-Up, and Enablon.

Position Responsibilities

The Chief of Safety will be entrusted with a comprehensive range of duties, including:

Required Qualifications (Basic Skills/Experience)

Candidates must meet the following essential criteria:

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

Highly desirable skills and experiences that will set a candidate apart include:

Compensation and Benefits

Boeing offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to attract, engage, and retain top talent. The summary pay range for this position is $175,950 – $254,150, based upon candidate experience, qualifications, and market considerations.

Eligible employees are provided the opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, which generally include 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. Specific programs and options may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Additional Employment Details

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.

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