F/A-18 Logistics Support Representative - Lead

at  Boeing

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a Lead F/A-18 Logistics Support Representatives (LSR) at Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana. The selected candidate will Lead Logistics Support Representatives in supporting the F/A-18 Kuwait Pilot Training Program.
You are applying for a Field Operations position where our employees must be willing and able (potentially short notice) to travel to a variety of locations (domestic and/or international) to meet our customers’ unique requirements.
Field Operations employees may be required to relocate to another Field Operations location based on customer and/or management requirements.
Specific contracts supported by Field Operations could require employees to perform a deployment to a US DOD contingency operation. Employees associated with these specific contracts must be able to pass military contractor health standards for deployment.
The selected candidate will provide direct support and services to our customer within a field environment. Such direct support is primarily provided at non-Boeing facilities, e.g., customer bases/sites, other contractor facilities, remote operating locations, or a combination of field locations. Specific contract requirements will govern the type, extent, and criteria for the support and/or services to be provided.
The position is responsible for providing logistical support to our Kuwait Air Force (KAF) customer who is performing F/A-18 Pilot Training as a primary responsibility.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Minimum 10 years of Aviation Supply experience
• At the sole discretion of leadership, must be willing and able (on potentially short notice) to deploy/travel to a variety of locations (domestic and international) and for a variety of deployment durations to meet customer needs and the statement of work. Unless compelling reasons exist, failure to deploy/travel will be considered as a resignation.
• Willing to support a 24/7 on-call environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience with GOLD or GOLDesp is preferred.
• Experience leading warehouse operations is preferred.
• Previous experience working with Military Services.

TYPICAL EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years of related work experience, 14 years of related work experience, etc.).

Including, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead a team of Employees that will package, ship, track, and report the status of KAF-owned material that has been shipped to support flight operations in support of the program.
• Supervise the package, ship, track, and status of all KAF-owned material repairables, consumables, hazmat, and support equipment in support KAF pilot training activities.
• Coordinate with the NAVSUP Supply Support Logistics Element Manager (LEM) as required.
• Manage inventory and all parts replacement shortages with the Aviation Supply Department.
• Act as liaison to military supply systems, order requirements, and expedite all aircraft parts.
• Track incoming and outgoing packages; act as Point-of-Contact for shipping (FedEx, DHL, etc)
• Manage the inventory of all Government and Boeing property associated with this program.
• Maintain Pan Stock parts and reorder identified quantities towards keeping a minimum on hand.
• Actively seek out materials, parts, consumables, and hazmat needed for flight operations.
• Maintain site Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information, both paper and Enablon versions.
• Obtain GOLD ESP and Total Asset Visibility (TAV) accounts as required to research aircraft parts.
• Requisition Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and office supplies when required.
• Provide updated/actual Lead Times, Turn-Around-Times, and Estimated Delivery Dates.
• Research inactive parts, part number changes, part configuration, and superseded part issues.
• Identify items that require funding beyond normal operational needs and provide solutions.
• Assist in identifying and expediting Boeing materials in support of program operations.
• Recognize to the F/A-18 Program Office any issues associated with material planning, stocking, ordering, etc., that could cause delays or inefficiencies with the ability to provide support.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, LA.