F/A- 18 First Line Leader - Maintenance Operations

F/A- 18 First Line Leader - Maintenance Operations

Company:

Boeing Aerospace Operations

Job ID:

00000426650

Date Posted:

2024-05-17

Location:

USA - NAS New Orleans Belle Chasse, LA

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Global Services is seeking first line managers to lead the F/A-18 Maintenance Operations at Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans.  This role will focus on overseeing the day to day operations of Organizational maintenance teams in support of flight operations for the Kuwait F/A-18 Super Hornet Program while successfully managing, developing, and motivating a large team of maintenance professionals.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage aircraft maintenance personnel of various disciplines and skill sets supporting the F/A-18 aircraft in an organizational maintenance squadron structure.

• Ability to integrate and prioritize the requirements of multiple, external and internal stakeholders to ensure successful performance across the contractual statement of work. 

• Must be able to develop and execute integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures and guide the development of business and technical strategies, goals, and objectives concurrently with holding direct reports, peers and partners accountable for achieving goals.

• Acquire the necessary resources for department activities, provide technical management and lead process improvements

• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes concurrent establishing and sustaining a strong safety and quality culture and adherence to customer delivery schedules.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in military fighter aircraft maintenance

• 3+ years of experience in managing project schedules and managing programs and projects

• Technical project/program management experience

• 3+ years of leading a cross-functional team

• Able to travel domestically and/or internationally on short notice

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors Degree or higher

• Experience with day to day operations of organizational maintenance

• 1+ years of experience with F/A-18 aircraft

• Experience with U.S. Navy maintenance practices and experience partnering with government customers to deliver services and products.

• Knowledgeable in NAMP 4790

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift:

This position is for variable shift

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: $107,950– $146,050

Applications for this position will be accepted until May 24, 2024

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Relocation:

Relocation is available for eligib