Spirit AeroSystems · 1 day ago
Apprenticeship & Training Manager - Facilities
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $121K/yr
5+ years expSpirit AeroSystems, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Boeing Company that designs and builds commercial aerostructures. The Apprenticeship & Training Manager is responsible for planning and executing facilities maintenance training programs and ensuring compliance with labor agreements and regulatory requirements.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead the IBEW and IAM apprenticeship programs
Represent the company on union apprenticeship and training teams
Coordinate apprentice progression, evaluations, certifications, and completions
Ensure compliance with labor agreements and regulatory requirements
Develop and maintain facilities maintenance technical training programs
Partner with facilities leadership to identify training gaps and solutions
Establish standardized training paths for onboarding, progression, and advanced skills
Coordinate OEM, vendor, and internal technical training
Oversee certification training sessions and product demonstrations
Track training completion and effectiveness
Coordinate training activities across facilities, engineering, safety, HR, and vendors
Maintain training documentation and reporting
Ensure alignment with company policies, employee data requirements, and applicable laws
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in facilities organization or training
Minimum 5 years of experience managing/supervising a team of 20 or more employees
Minimum 5 years in a leadership/management experience (industry or military)
Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment over Facilities
Experience reviewing, delivering or monitoring production metrics
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
Working experience with multiple cross functional groups (Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, Facilities etc.)
Prior management level experience reporting out to Senior Leadership on department production status
Flexibility working 2nd, 3rd or alternative work week shifts
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role
Prior Military experience (management or leadership)
Understanding of a manufacturing production atmosphere
Understanding of supervising Union employees
Experience with Facilities maintenance or machining
Experience working in a 24/7 operations environment
Ability to coach and develop team
(CFM) Certified Facilities Manager, (SFP) Sustainability Facilities Professional, or (FMP) Facilities Management Professional certifications
Benefits
$5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years
Company
Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit AeroSystems is a manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business or regional jets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.3BKey Investors
Kansas Department of Commerce
2024-07-01Acquired
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2023-11-07Post Ipo Equity· $200M
Leadership Team
Irene Esteves
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
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