{"id":3485573,"url":"https://alion.io/job/spirit-aerosystems-manufacturing-planner-apprentice-program","title":"Manufacturing Planner (Apprentice program)","company":{"id":2008210,"name":"Spirit AeroSystems","domain":"spiritaero.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/spiritaero","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Jibe","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":80,"open_postings":17,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":21,"computed_at":"2026-11-02T06:13:15Z"}},"role":"Early Careers","role_family":"Early Careers","seniority":"intern","employment_type":"internship","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Wichita, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":50500,"max":76750,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":76750},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-29T19:01:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-29","last_verified_at":"2026-11-02T19:01:45Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":4,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":4},"description":"OverviewThis role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.\nBoeing-Wichita is seeking entry-level Manufacturing Planners to join a 2-year structured, hands-on development program. The selected candidate will rotate through planning groups to learn how manufacturing plans are developed, maintained, and used to support production. With guidance from experienced planners and other subject matter experts, you’ll build foundational skills in interpreting engineering requirements, preparing work instructions, coordinating with production teams, and resolving planning issues. This role is designed for someone who is curious, organized, and eager to grow into a manufacturing planning career.\nResponsibilities\nWhat You’ll Learn and Do:\nRotate through assigned planning groups to learn different products, processes, and planning responsibilities.\nReview engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical information to understand manufacturing requirements.\nHelp develop and maintain manufacturing plans, work instructions, and related documentation.\nLearn how to sequence work, identify required tools and materials, and support production readiness.\nWork with manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and other teams to address questions and production issues.\nAssist with researching and resolving plan discrepancies, incomplete information, and process concerns.\nUpdate planning documents and systems accurately, following applicable procedures and requirements.\nParticipate in training, coaching, and development activities, and apply feedback to build planning skills.\nSupport continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and clear work instructions.\nQualifications\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):\nStrong interest in manufacturing, engineering, production planning, or a related field.\nBasic computer skills and willingness to learn company systems and planning tools.\nStrong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.\nEffective communication and teamwork skills.\nAbility to organize tasks, manage priorities, and ask questions when requirements are unclear.\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):\nAssociate degree, technical certificate, vocational training, or college coursework in manufacturing, engineering technology, industrial technology, or a related area.\nInternship, co-op, military, or work experience in manufacturing, maintenance, production, or a technical environment.\nExperience reading technical documents, drawings, or work instructions.\nFamiliarity with spreadsheets, databases, or enterprise planning systems.\nUnion:\nThis is a union-represented position.\nDrug Free Workplace:\nWe are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.\nPay & Benefits:\nWe strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.\nWe also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.\nThe specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nSummary Pay Range: $50,500 - $76,750\nKansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.\nWhat You’ll Learn and Do:\nRotate through assigned planning groups to learn different products, processes, and planning responsibilities.\nReview engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical information to understand manufacturing requirements.\nHelp develop and maintain manufacturing plans, work instructions, and related documentation.\nLearn how to sequence work, identify required tools and materials, and support production readiness.\nWork with manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and other teams to address questions and production issues.\nAssist with researching and resolving plan discrepancies, incomplete information, and process concerns.\nUpdate planning documents and systems accurately, following applicable procedures and requirements.\nParticipate in training, coaching, and development activities, and apply feedback to build planning skills.\nSupport continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and clear work instructions.\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):\nStrong interest in manufacturing, engineering, production planning, or a related field.\nBasic computer skills and willingness to learn company systems and planning tools.\nStrong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.\nEffective communication and teamwork skills.\nAbility to organize tasks, manage priorities, and ask questions when requirements are unclear.\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):\nAssociate degree, technical certificate, vocational training, or college coursework in manufacturing, engineering technology, industrial technology, or a related area.\nInternship, co-op, military, or work experience in manufacturing, maintenance, production, or a technical environment.\nExperience reading technical documents, drawings, or work instructions.\nFamiliarity with spreadsheets, databases, or enterprise planning systems.\nUnion:\nThis is a union-represented position.\nDrug Free Workplace:\nWe are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.\nPay & Benefits:\nWe strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.\nWe also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.\nThe specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nSummary Pay Range: $50,500 - $76,750\nKansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. 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