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Boeing Company

Lead Shipside Operations Specialist (Ship Captain)

USA - Ridley Park, PA Posted today $106,250 - $143,750

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Posting rules out sponsorship

The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship or security clearance.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting says it won’t sponsorIts own wording says sponsorship is unavailable.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Engr Technical Specialist (Technical Integration)” (Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians) in CA: $105k–$105k, median $105k.
  • Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles
1 certified filing for “Engr Technical Specialist (Technical Integration)” (Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians) in CA: $105k–$105k, median $105k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

Lead Shipside Operations Specialist (Ship Captain) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Shipside Operations Specialist (Ship Captain) to join our H-47 Operations team in Ridley Park, PA. Position Responsibilities: • Supports daily tier meetings and drive timely resolution of known constraints to responsible support organizations • Works cross-functionally to resolve issues impacting the production schedule such as engineering issues, part shortages, and staffing constraints • Analyzes defect data to determine point of origin and root cause, and develop corrective action plans to prevent defect reoccurrence • Develops and execute continuous improvement projects to help achieve cost and schedule targets as well as overall business goals and objectives • Develops organizational and technical strategies to support production needs • Provides input to Program Management teams on aircraft operations and delivery status as well as major aircraft build milestones and critical restraints • Develops and maintain relationships and partnerships with Manufacturing Leadership, Program Management, and support organizations Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • 3+ years’ experience managing or leading a project • 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or operations environment • Experience implementing lean methodologies and productivity improvements • Experience working with MS Office Suite, such as Word, Excel and MS Project Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Manufacturing Execution Systems common image (MESci) experience • Experience in the Aerospace & Defense Industry and/or the military • Experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership • Experience collecting and analyzing data and generating metrics reports • Strong analytic, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Work Location: This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. 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 .  Total Rewards: 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: USD $106,250 - $143,750 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Not Applicable Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Export Control Requirement: This is not an Export Control position. Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position. Security Clearance: This position does not require a Security Clearance. Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sp

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