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Front Line Leader Bell Wichita FLRAA

Textron


Job Location:

Wichita, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Manufacturing

Job Summary

Were more than aviation experts were pioneers. We challenge whats possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Armys Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bells High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program a next generation aircraft.

This position is onsite in Wichita Kansas. The work shift is Monday through Thursday reporting at 6:00AM to 4:30PM.

Front-Line Leader Wichita KS

The Front-Line Leader will be responsible for leading the daily activities for employees to support a production environment for the FLRAA aircraft.

Responsible for driving performance safety quality of work managing cost and managing employee relations.

What youll be doing as a Front-Line Leader:

Provide daily assignment and direction to direct reports.

Ability to create and implement procedures and standard work process improvements or best practices.

Ability to achieve objectives in a matrix work environment and work effectively with multiple functions.

Ensure compliance of existing protocols (toolcalibration tool control operator training and qualification etc)

Coordinate with maintenance and facilities to ensure work orders are submitted and completed

Conduct disciplines of employees when necessary.

Utilize metrics driven accountability for performance such as TAKT earned hours efficiency schedule overhead and overtime charges.

Skills You Bring to This Role:

High school diploma or GED required. Bachelors degree preferred.

At least 2 years of production/manufacturing supervisory experience in airframe and structural assembly. Preferred experience with fuselage assembly.

Able to work multiple shifts and overtime as needed.

Experience directing the daily manufacturing activities of employees within their assigned area to complete required work.

Excellent communicator with oral and written communications skills be goal-oriented data driven with strong sense of urgency.

Creative entrepreneurial and an empowering leader with strong organizational human relations and problem-solving skills.

Must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with employees internal and external customers and brief leaders as required.

We are looking for inquisitive and driven individual with a passion to innovate.

This candidate must have strong analytical communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to drive employee engagement and accountability.

Proficiency in Word Excel and PowerPoint.

Experience with 3DX SAP and/or PEO is a plus.

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

What we offer you in return:

Monday-Thursday 4x10 work schedule

80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

120 hours Vacation time

12-13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups

And so much more

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

Its time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission and lets make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives voices and values.


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