Jennifer Radtke
Director, Functional Chief Engineer
Boeing
Professional Bio
Jennifer leads efforts to transform how customers operate and maintain their products. She designs support solutions across the product lifecycle, shapes industry standards, and integrates technology roadmaps for sustainment. Her office serves as the technical feedback loop with a systems engineering mindset focused on excellence, people, and standard work.
Most recently, Jennifer served as interim senior director and international and capture program manager for the KC-46 fleet. In that role, she partnered with the United States Air Force to deliver Foreign Military Sale contracts from acquisition through production. She was the first woman to serve as chief mechanic for Boeing Commercial Airplanes Product Development, applying her experience as a mechanic to help engineers design products that prioritize safety, ergonomics, and efficiency.
Jennifer has more than 30 years of experience in the aviation industry. Before joining Boeing in 2011, she spent 15 years working at major airlines. At Boeing, she has led maintenance engineering programs for the KC-46, VC-25, E-7, P-8, and 777X, among others, and continues to promote a culture that values technical excellence and respect for people.
Jennifer earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Engineering Technology and Aeronautics, with concentrations in aircraft safety, and an associate degree in aircraft maintenance from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She also holds a technical degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology from the Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology, an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification, and a certification in Model-Based Systems Engineering from MIT.
Most recently, Jennifer served as interim senior director and international and capture program manager for the KC-46 fleet. In that role, she partnered with the United States Air Force to deliver Foreign Military Sale contracts from acquisition through production. She was the first woman to serve as chief mechanic for Boeing Commercial Airplanes Product Development, applying her experience as a mechanic to help engineers design products that prioritize safety, ergonomics, and efficiency.
Jennifer has more than 30 years of experience in the aviation industry. Before joining Boeing in 2011, she spent 15 years working at major airlines. At Boeing, she has led maintenance engineering programs for the KC-46, VC-25, E-7, P-8, and 777X, among others, and continues to promote a culture that values technical excellence and respect for people.
Jennifer earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Engineering Technology and Aeronautics, with concentrations in aircraft safety, and an associate degree in aircraft maintenance from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She also holds a technical degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology from the Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology, an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification, and a certification in Model-Based Systems Engineering from MIT.
Organization
Parent: Boeing