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Boeing Job Vacancy
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Posted on: Jun-26-2008 See all Jobs with Boeing
 
Job Details

Position: Airport Engineer

Job Description:



Location
Renton, WA

Virtual Office/Telecommute?
(Things you should know about Virtual Office)
Virtual Work Not Available

Shift
First

Business Unit
Commercial Airplanes

Division
Commercial Aviatn Srv

Program
Regulatory Affairs

Occupation Title
Flight Engineering

Skills Management Title
Airport Development

Job Classification
6E3HP4

Job Type
Non-Management

Experience Level
Mid Level (5-15 years of experience)

Exemption Status
Exempt

Union
Yes

Security Clearance Required?
(Security Clearance definitions)
No Security Clearance Required

Work Eligibility Required?
No

US Person Status Required?
No

Export Control Required?
No

Relocation Money Available?
Yes

Date Posted
05/14/2008

Closing Date
(Things you should know about closing dates)
08/11/2008

Position Description
Provides expertise in aircraft/airport compatibility issues to include airport operations. Analyzes and documents airport infrastructure and provides recommendations for improvements. Surveys and documents airport infrastructure and provides recommendations for improvements. Participates in airport-related conferences, regulatory and industry meetings to disseminate trends and effect regulatory and airport infrastructure changes to improve compatibility with Boeing aircraft. Coaches and trains others. Work under minimal direction. The ideal candidate has skills within the following areas. Computing: MS Office desktop computing skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), AutoCAD 2004 or later, GIS, and Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop. Analytical skills: ability to document analyses and write reports, must have good public speaking skills, and must be able to work with internal/external customers on a cross-cultural basis. Knowledge of airport operations and infrastructure planning (US & International facilities) to include: airside operations, aircraft rescue & firefighting, aircraft fuel storage and dispensing, Air Traffic Systems (terminal based), navigational aids (NAVAIDS) - visual & electronic systems, Foreign Object Damage, winter operations, Joint-use Facility operations (civil/military), aviation regulatory and guidance documentation applicable to airports to include but not limited to material from the FAA (FARs & ACs), ICAO (Annexes, ADMs, ASMs), Military (US/NATO), and JAA (JAR-OPS), gate operations including aircraft handling, ground support equipment (non-maintenance), and aircraft characteristics as they impact the airport environment.

Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] Communication

Consistently clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Consistently keeps the audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Consistently frames even complex messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used; attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Advises fellow project leads and other internal employees in effective communication techniques.
[ + ] Planning And Organizing

Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Proactively determines project or assignment requirements by breaking them down into tasks and identifying types of equipment, materials, and people needed. Effectively allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own work; avoids scheduling conflicts. Is an expert at taking advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently; coordinates with internal and external partners. Uses time effectively and prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
Technical
[ + ] Airport Characteristics

Advanced knowledge of airport physical characteristics (e.g., airfield design, pavement strength, design standards) and operating procedures (e.g., crash/fire/rescue data, air traffic control).
[ + ] Effective Written Comm

Extensive understanding of the effectiveness of different communication materials (e.g., proposals, papers, user guides, reports, articles, promotional materials, brochures, web sites, presentations, speeches), to select and direct the preparation of materials to satisfy a variety of customer requirements.
[ + ] Industry Regulations

Extensive and specialized knowledge of federal aviation administration and foreign regulatory agencies procedures and regulations.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry and typically 9 to 13 years experience in an engineering classification or either a Master's degree with 7 to 11 years experience or a PhD degree with 4 to 8 years experience in an engineering classification. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Other Job related information
Pluses include: status as Certified Member or Accredited Airport Executive of the AAAE, Pilot or Air Traffic Control license as benefit, and foreign language skills. Actual work at domestic and foreign airports/air bases is desired. Airport planning experience desired. Previous experience with civil or military airfield survey teams preferred.
Company Informaton
Job Location Renton, WA
Company Name Boeing
 
 
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