Kadena F-15EX Training Services Site Manager

Job Description

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This is an international assignment at Kadena Air Base on Okinawa, Japan. The Boeing Company is seeking a Site Manager to oversee USAF F-15EX flight simulator training services at Kadena AB. The Site Manager will lead a team of Boeing technicians and security supporting USAF F-15EX training. This training center consists of four F-15EX pilot stations, brief and debrief systems, network/computing systems, and the training system technical library.

This is a Long-Term Assignment to Kadena AB, Japan for up to 3 years Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided.
 

This team of technicians and security will provide training system operations, customer support, repair, troubleshooting, alignment/calibration, logistics and upgrades/modifications. The Manager will train, develop, and motivate employees; will oversee and approve technical approaches, products, and processes. This leader will develop and execute plans, implement policies and procedures, set operational goals, track site metrics and purchase accounts, and maintain relationships and partnerships with local USAF Wing and the contract simulator instructors.

This manager will represent The Boeing Company to the USAF customer with minimal real-time oversight from Senior Management.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage a remote site team of device technicians supporting aircrew training operations.
• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures and set operational goals.
• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers and lead 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.
• Manage, develop and motivate employees.
• Coordinate activities with the local base leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

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/Experience):

• Experience and ability to operate independently with senior levels of customer
• 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 with F-15 aircraft systems OR 3+ years of experience with training systems
• Willing and able to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Associate’s degree or higher education
• Experience with flight simulator operations
• Experience with USAF fighter tactical operations or maintenance
• 5+ years of experience managing or leading people or teams

Long-term Assignment details:  

• Candidate must be able to obtain a work visa, depending on requirements of the country.  
• Candidate must be able to meet the cultural requirements of the country, as applicable.  
• Employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to satisfy all labor and immigration formalities of the country.  

Conflict of Interest:

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

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. 

GENERAL:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range: $129,200 – $174,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 07, 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 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)

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.

Experience Level
Manager
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.