C-17 Field Operations Base Manager

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**Boeing Canada Operations Ltd.** is seeking **C-17 Field Operations Base Manager**, reporting to the Director C-17 Field Operations Base Manager.

This position is for a Boeing Manager of a C-17 Field Operations team at Canadian Forces Base **Trenton in Canada**; this is an established C-17 field location supporting 5 Canadian C-17 aircraft through the C-17 G3 Contract between the U.S. Department of Defense and The Boeing Company.

**Position Responsibilities**:

- They will lead and integrate an international multi-disciplined team of C-17 specialists comprising Engineering & Technical Support, Supply, Security, O&I maintenance and Data Management specialists, responsible for supporting daily organizational and intermediate level sortie generation through scheduling, documentation, sustaining airworthiness engineering activities, and wholesale and retail spares support.
- Specific tasks include liaising with senior military officers and their designees to ensure thedelivery of high levels of customer service and satisfaction; work with government & civic leaders to promote Boeing's interests in this region.
- Monitor, report and execute budget and staffing plans.
- Develop and establish policies, organizational structures and report performance targets to Executive Management.
- Requires proficiency working in a multi-disciplined environment, together with a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
- Requires the ability to function in a demanding, on-call, around the clock operational environment and must be willing to travel, principally in Canada and the USA but possibly elsewhere as dictated by job requirements.
- Prior leadership and management experience is essential, prior C- 17 experience would be an advantage.

**Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)**:

- 3+ years of proven leadership and management experience in dynamic environments.
- More than 3 years of experience collaborating with senior military and corporate officials, fostering strong professional relationships.
- Extensive experience exceeding 3 years in engaging with international customers, ensuring effective communication and service delivery.
- Over 3 years of hands-on experience in aviation field operations and maintenance facilities, demonstrating technical expertise and operational proficiency.
- Strong working skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and OneNote.
- Business (Financial) acumen - Understands and utilize economic, financial, and industrial data to accurately diagnose business strengths and weaknesses, identifying key issues, and developing strategies and plans.
- Must be willing and eligible to work on Canadian government and defense-related programs
- Must consent to Canadian Government Controlled Goods Program (CGP) assessment,
- Must be eligible for Secret Level II security clearance,
- Must be legally able to work in Canada.
- Individual must not pose a risk for safeguarding of controlled goods
- Must be eligible to handle US export-controlled data

**Preferred Qualifications (Education/Experience)**:

- Familiar with Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) or in a role requiring project/program management skills.
- Familiarity with Boeing and/or DOD supply systems desirable.
- Prior C-17 or other airlift aircraft field experience would be an advantage.
- Experience in aircraft maintenance
- Effective influencing skills working with employees and customer officers.
- Demonstrated experience in effective verbal and written communication.
- Listening to and working to understand other’s needs or requirements.
- Communicating confidently and persuasively with a clear sense of audience and appropriate tone.

**Additional Information**:
Please also submit a curriculum vitae (CV) or resume written in English.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance Level II from the Canadian government. Requirements to obtain a secret security clearance can be found at:
To review the Canadian Controlled Goods and Public Service and Procurement Canada requirements please go to the following government pages below:
Applications for this position will be accepted until **Sept. 04, 2025**
**Export Control Requirements**:This is not an Export Control position.
**Relocation**

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

**Security Clearance**

This position requires an active or ability to obtain Secret level II security clearance

**Visa Sponsorship**

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment pra