Flight Operations Manager Jobs in Wichita Falls, TX

Date Posted:

2026-08-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-WICHITA FALLS-3101 ~ 3101 Hammon Rd ~ HAMMON

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for production operations, including but not limited to shop floor & workforce supervision, flow/throughput disruption management, productivity (Direct Labor Hours, Gross Margin, TAT & OTD), performance, scheduling (SEDs, Minimization of Over-dues), discipline, attendance, safety and quality.

• Able to apply CORE (previously known as ACE), lean and other continuous improvement techniques to develop and implement process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing quality, reducing cost, enhancing throughput and delivery integrity.

• Provide leadership, coaching, development & guidance to multi-skilled group of team members engaged in the manufacture and repair of hot section jet engine components.

• Ensure employees are adequately trained and work in a safe and environmentally sound manner.

• Execute business decisions in a fair manner, conduct biannual performance reviews, hold regular toolbox meetings, provide two-way communications, consistent application of policy/work rules, clear, consistent communication of organizational goals and objectives.

• Sets day-to-day goals and objectives for production team members.

• Ensure operator TPM compliance is strictly adhered to in order for optimum machine up-time and follow up on machine production return for down equipment.

• Assist the Operations Manager in monitoring the department spending, including leading cost reduction initiatives.

• Interfaces with customers to understand customer needs and issues, to ensure customers receive satisfactory standards of service.

• Able to bridge business objectives across all operating shifts.

• Actively participate in the EH&S Council, including leading & supporting various committee programs.

• Ensure that all audits & tasks for EHS are completed on or ahead of schedule.

• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Manager.

• Must be flexible and available to assist all work shift schedules.

This position will work on our alternate work week schedule. Expected work hours will be: 5:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus the time required to prepare to receive/start the shift, including any required meetings throughout the week.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Advanced degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in Military, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Aerospace or Logistics Industry; OR Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree in STEM field; Engineering, Business or Supply Chain preferred.

• 5+ years of operations leadership and personnel management experience.

• Good knowledge of manufacturing techniques, shop practices, product / processes technologies and procedures.

• Experience with problem-solving tools such as root cause and corrective actions (RCCA).

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma, QCPC and RCCA).

• Experience with Environmental Health & Safety principles.

• Experience working with Solumina MES, SAP ERP, MS Office Suite.

• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization including senior level management.

What is my Role Type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Learn More & Apply Now!

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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