Sponsorship verdict
Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship or security clearance.
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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.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Senior Manufacturing Technology Analyst” (Operations Research Analysts) in WA: $139k–$139k, median $139k.
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Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- 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 “Senior Manufacturing Technology Analyst” (Operations Research Analysts) in WA: $139k–$139k, median $139k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% 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
Experienced Maintenance Operations Planning Analyst
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) Quality is seeking an Experienced Maintenance Operations Planning Analyst . The position is based in Seattle, Washington and will be supporting Flight Test operations for programs based in San Antonio, Texas and the Puget Sound area.
We are seeking detail‑oriented, self‑motivated candidates with strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills, proven problem‑solving ability, and a proactive work style.
Travel : Minimal travel may be required.
The schedule will be for first shift with a mix of hybrid, in-office and virtual assignments with a rotation of being on call as needed.
Position Responsibilities:
• Maintains fleet-wide aircraft maintenance forecasts and schedules for a specified operator and/or single aircraft type
• Creates and issues aircraft-specific work packages at the line and base maintenance levels
• Validates aircraft, parts and materials are scheduled and routed per plan
• Reconciles maintenance plans to accommodate operational events
• Monitors operational activities and aircraft on the ground maintenance events
• Coordinates recovery plans for operational disruptions due to scheduled maintenance activities
• Plans/attends/facilitates meetings to communicate scheduled maintenance requirements
• Ensures all scheduled maintenance program instructions, work documents, and control procedures are developed and administered in accordance with regulatory requirements and Boeing policies
• Ensures that scheduled maintenance program tasks and inspection limit criteria adhere to the highest levels of safety, compliance, and operational performance, while meeting production schedules and cost efficiencies
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
• 2+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance scheduling
• 3+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance
• 3+ years of experience with aircraft maintenance and repair computer applications such as “My Boeing Fleet”
• Knowledge of maintenance program theory and standard practices (For example, Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Maintenance Planning Data, Task cards processes)
• Experience working with Airworthiness Directives (AD’s), Service Bulletins (SB), and/or military equivalents
• Knowledge of aircraft ATA (Air Transport Association) systems and equipment
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite applications
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• An active U.S. Security Clearance in the past 24 months
• Associate’s degree with a focus in aviation maintenance, or a related discipline, or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of this degree
• FAA Mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant limitations (A&P license)
• Knowledge of military technical orders (T.O.s) and aircraft log books
• 3 years of flight test program experience
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.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Pay & Benefits:
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, generall
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