Senior Fire Protection Specialist
Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita, KS · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
Overview
This 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.
Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities:
Develops, administers and provides fire protection services for the safe guarding people, the environment, and property consistent with company or government requirements.
Responds to calls for fire protection, conducts service checks for fire protection equipment. Plans and provides inspections for fire protection systems, fire extinguishers, building inspections, and related inspections.
Responds to calls for emergencies to include, hazardous materials incident, technical rescue, confined space rescue, fire incidents, emergency medical emergencies, perform incident command roles.
Conduct inspection and testing of fire protection equipment, valves hydrants and fire suppression equipment.
Permitting issuance for hot work, confined space and excavation task for company and contract personnel.
Ensures compliance with written policies and procedures in all phases of the company operations.
Interfaces with government agencies, local and state level fire agencies.
Conduct fire inspections for company offices, building projects, complete fire inspection report.
Complete building preplans for fire and emergency response, complete reports for preplanning.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Kansas Certified EMT, AEMT or Paramedic
5+ years of progressive fire service or EMS experience
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Firefighter I and II
Fire Inspector
HAZMAT technician
Technical Rescuer technician
ARFF
NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700
Drug Free Workplace:
We 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 are met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
W e 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 .
We 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.
The 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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations .
Summary Pay Range - Senior Level (Level 4): $59,950 - $91,950
Kansas 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.
Position Responsibilities:
Develops, administers and provides fire protection services for the safe guarding people, the environment, and property consistent with company or government requirements.
Responds to calls for fire protection, conducts service checks for fire protection equipment. Plans and provides inspections for fire protection systems, fire extinguishers, building inspections, and related inspections.
Responds to calls for emergencies to include, hazardous materials incident, technical rescue, confined space rescue, fire incidents, emergency medical emergencies, perform incident command roles.
Conduct inspection and testing of fire protection equipment, valves hydrants and fire suppression equipment.
Permitting issuance for hot work, confined space and excavation task for company and contract personnel.
Ensures compliance with written policies and procedures in all phases of the company operations.
Interfaces with government agencies, local and state level fire agencies.
Conduct fire inspections for company offices, building projects, complete fire inspection report.
Complete building preplans for fire and emergency response, complete reports for preplanning.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Kansas Certified EMT, AEMT or Paramedic
5+ years of progressive fire service or EMS experience
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Firefighter I and II
Fire Inspector
HAZMAT technician
Technical Rescuer technician
ARFF
NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700
Drug Free Workplace:
We 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 are met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
W e 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 .
We 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.
The 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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations .
Summary Pay Range - Senior Level (Level 4): $59,950 - $91,950
Kansas 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.