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First Line Manufacturing Manager - F/A-18

Boeing

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San Antonio, TX
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$111,350 - $140,650

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.

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 ramp, hanger, 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
  • 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


Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: 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."
  • 3+ years of experience performing in a leadership role, formal and/or informal
  • 5+ years of experience working with aircraft maintenance and/or modifications


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Experience & Skills) :
  • 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 May. 04, 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 variable 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.
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