F/A-18 First Line Manufacturing Manager

Boeing; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 111,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense in San Antonio is seeking a First Line F/A-18SLM Manufacturing Manager to lead a diverse team across fuels, hanger, ramp, and serviceability operations. You will oversee FA-18 modifications and work with the FA-18 SLM Senior Operations Manager to drive readiness for Navy aircraft over the life of the program.

The role requires leadership in a multi-discipline manufacturing setting, a focus on safety and quality, and collaboration with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience of 1+ year or completion of Boeing's Exploring Leadership course.
• 5+ years of aircraft maintenance or modification experience.
• 3+ years in leadership roles (formal or informal).
• Experience with the Navy and F/A-18.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Project management experience.
• Experience leading a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team upgrading and modifying FA-18s for the SLM program.
• Manage employees across fuels, hangar and ramp operations.
• Develop and execute business plans, policies and procedures.
• Acquire resources and lead supplier management and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders and direct reports.
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes; motivate staff.
• Promote safety and quality driven environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Aircraft maintenance

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense is seeking a First Line F/A-18SLM Manufacturing Manager, to support our San Antonio business. The candidate will report to the FA-18 SLM Senior Operations Manager and will oversee a diverse team of fuels, hanger, ramp, and serviceability operations personnel. This position is to join the FA-18 Service Life Modification (SLM) team as we modify and upgrade the Navy's warfighter for years to come.

Position Responsibilities

• Oversee a team upgrading and modifying FA-18s for the Service Life Extension Modification Program


• Manage employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines to include fuels and hangar operations


• Develop and execute business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies


• Acquire resources, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements


• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports


• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Manages, develops and motivates employees


• Promote an environment and culture that is safety and quality driven

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience)

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”


• 5+ years of experience working with aircraft maintenance and/or modifications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Experience & Skills)

• 3+ years of experience performing in a leadership role, formal and/or informal


• Experience with the Navy and F/A-18


• High communication skills


• Project Management experience


• Experience leading a diverse team

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Shift

This position is for Variable Shift

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 & Pay Transparency

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 Starting Pay Rate: $111,350 - $140,650 Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 31, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.