F/A-18 First Line Aircraft Operations Manager

Boeing Defense Services (BDS) Operations team is seeking a F/A-18 First-Line Aircraft Operations Manager to support the effort at the Boeing San Antonio, TX site. The selected candidates will be leading teams in a high visibility, fast paced aircraft modification program and will be expected to innovatively lead their teams in Go 4Zero safety, FOD, Quality, and compliance initiatives.

Position Responsibilities:

- Manages employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines.

- Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies.

- Acquires resources, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.

- Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.

- Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Manages, develops and motivates employees

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 Skill/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

- 1+ years of experience in leadership either formally or informally leading teams in a cross-functional environment

- 1+ years of experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects in support of key milestones and aircraft delivery schedules

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

- F/A-18 or EA-18G operational experience

- Experience with Installing/Removing NACES SJU-17/A Ejection Seat

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