Director – Global Air Crew Operations in Melbourne

The Boeing Company Engineering, Test & Technology is looking for a Director, Global Air Crew Operations to join the Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) team. The selected candidate will be required to work 100% onsite at one of the listed locations with a travel requirement of approximately 50%. The ideal candidate will excel in both the engineering technical acumen/excellence required for this role while also being an engaging and motivating people leader, including committing to:

• Prioritizing the development and career growth of employees by attracting and developing talent, providing meaningful mentorship and stretch opportunities, and building high‑performing teams that align to business vision and strategy.
• Inspiring and empowering teams through a One Boeing mindset, collaboration, clear communication, and truth seeking/truth telling to drive shared goals and execution.
• Building and nurturing a global culture by cultivating inclusive perspectives, connecting and engaging with teammates and stakeholders, speaking up, and creating emotionally safe environments for raising safety, quality, and schedule concerns early.
• Leading with accountability and a bias for action by using sound judgment amid uncertainty, managing complexity, applying business acumen to align decisions with financial and strategic objectives, adapting under pressure, driving process improvements, and demonstrating change leadership to deliver measurable results.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing management of Six Regional Chief Pilots (APAC, China, Americas, Eur/NAT, Turkiye/CIS, Mid East/Africa), Global Engagement Pilots and Global Engagement Specialists around the globe with our airline customers.
• Leads Regional Chief Pilots, Global Engagement Pilots (GEP), Global Engagement Specialists (GES), and support personnel in the execution of enhancing safety to global airline customers.
• Enhances the safe operation of Boeing airplanes through partnering, training, advising airline customers and world-wide engagements with customer Flight Operations leadership.
• Leads Global Air Crew Operations activities, including providing guidance and support on technical issues, training issues, regulatory issues, safety issues and operational issues.
• Responsible for product operation improvements to further influence safety practices.
• Develops strong relationships with airline customers and internal Boeing organizations globally.
• Provides strategic leadership for a global team of pilots supporting our customers and the safe and efficient operation of our airplanes.
• Partners with Legal and Compliance on data governance, export controls, and contractual obligations.
• Partners with internal cross-functional departments and programs (BGS, BCA, BDS, Corporate).
• Owns director level budget development and staffing plans; defines and reports KPIs to senior leadership.
• Leads and oversees the Global Aerospace Safety (GAS) Flight Operations Representative program.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)-recognized Airline Transport Pilot license.
• Minimum 5 years of experience performing in a leadership role.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant regulatory area (e.g. airline operations, pilot training, certification and design, etc.).
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a flight crew member in an airline environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience communicating, collaborating, and building consensus with internal and external stakeholders.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with a team to solve complex issues.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with Boeing Commercial Aircraft.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with customer airlines or government regulatory agencies.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading and driving strategies and processes.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Proven leadership experience leading teams, initiatives, or cross‑functional projects to meet business objectives, influence change, and translate vision and strategy into measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop people providing guidance, mentorship, performance coaching, and career development to build high‑performing, inclusive teams.
• Strong communication skills and active listening, comfortable fostering open dialogue, psychological safety, and effective stakeholder engagement across a global organization.
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain peerless flying skills in at least one Boeing Commercial aircraft model.
• Proven credibility with airlines and civil aviation authorities.
• Experience managing multisite budgets, capital planning, and complex labor/contractor models.
• Experience with BCA and BGS products, services and methods.
• Practical knowledge of FAA, EASA, UKCAA, CAAS, CAAC, and other CAA regulatory frameworks.
• Understanding of the structure and role of the Global Aerospace Safety (GAS) program and its impact to the company, including deep understanding of GAS.
• Strong stakeholder management, executive presence, and experience in a matrixed, global enterprise.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. This position does not require a Security Clearance. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.