Experienced F-18 Team Lead

Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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 Global Services (BGS) is seeking an Experienced F-18 Team Lead to support the F-18 program at Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans in Belle Chasse, Louisiana .The ideal candidate will create an environment oriented towards trust, open communication, creative thinking and a cohesive team effort. Utilizes extensive understanding of specialized aspects of the job, leads the assembly, disassembly and modification of systems by overseeing the modification, replacement or upgrade of the F-18 using engineering, retrofit, and TO documentation to implement changes.Position Responsibilities:

Promote Safety Culture, First Time Quality, FOD Reporting and SMS.

Provides status reporting of team activities against the program plan or schedule.

Provides guidance to the team based on management direction.

Routinely interacts with senior internal and external personnel on task accomplishment, perceived issues, and solutions pertaining to the aircraft modification in work.

Sets high expectations of themselves and the team placing safety, quality, and integrity as priorities while maintaining schedule and cost.

Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance

Lead the day to day maintenance operations ensuring that the Customer and organizational procedures and standards are complied with at all times.

Ensure timely execution of all maintenance and modification activities ensuring the Customer aircraft is returned to service in a timely manner and to the required standard.

Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems; uses resourcefulness to create appropriate solutions using established organization policies, practices, and procedures as guidelines.

Works under minimal direction and exercises considerable latitude in determining strategies and approaches to assignments based on procedures, goals, and objectives.

Provides training and mentors others.

The position undertakes the following:

Status project plans and works with leaders to remove constraints

Works to improve Boeing Production System processes and business systems that support vertical and capability decision makers. Completely understands and applies job practices, techniques, standards, principles, and concepts.

Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems referring to established precedents and policies.

Receives general direction for work that is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Participates in determining objectives of assignment; plans, schedules, and arranges own activities to accomplish those objectives.

Exerts some influence on the overall objectives, tactical goals of the organization.

Interacts with first line leader and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at NAS JRB New Orleans in Belle Chasse, LA.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):

Minimum of 1 year experience with F-18 maintenance and troubleshooting

Minimum of 3 year of Leadership experience with Maintenance and Modification activities

Minimum of 5 years of experience with Retrofit, Repairs, Modifications & Maintenance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license

Typical Education/ Experience:High school diploma or GED and typically 7 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Relocation:This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.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.Shift:This position is for 1st shiftThis position is contingent upon awardThis position is eligible for a Stipend payment in addition to salary for eligible candidatesAt 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: $70,550 - $95,450Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.“U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.Export Control Details: US based job, US Person requiredEqual 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.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.