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Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Edwards Air Force Base, California Job ID 00000417802 Category All Hourly Unions Post Date Apr. 18, 2024
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Job Description

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The Boeing Company is currently seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to perform general aviation maintenance, avionics and/or structural work at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, in a flight line maintenance environment on modification 5th generation military fighter aircraft as part of a combined test force with active duty military personnel.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (last update must be within 2 years), and the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance after starting the position. U.S. Citizenship is required. Obtaining program access will be required post start. If, at any time, the applicant loses their security clearance or program access, this will be grounds for dismissal.

Job Description:

  • Perform aircraft maintenance on all aircraft systems, preventative maintenance, launch, recovery, and ground movement, alterations to aircraft structure, systems and sub-systems, including electrical and avionics on standard or experimental certificated aircraft under engineering direction

  • Load and test software and perform operational checks for hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and avionics systems

  • Install, test and repair fiber optic and electrical wire

  • Troubleshoot, inspect, test, repair, service aircraft and engine systems to prepare aircraft for flight

  • Initiate and document any nonconforming materials, hardware, software, tools, parts, assemblies, or portions thereof, according to specifications, processes, and procedures

  • Drilling close tolerance holes through multiple stack-ups

  • Locate and add new structural and line replaceable units

  • Add system brackets and install new wiring and terminate connectors

  • Perform initial rigging of landing gear and flight controls as well as doors and other mechanical devices

  • Read and interpret blueprints

  • Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment to include aircraft and hangar cleaning

  • Work in a diverse maintenance team environment

  • Interface with engineering and operations teams working with Government, Military and other contractors

  • Follow direction of the non-Boeing aircraft manager, and government maintenance production staff to meet schedule

  • Operate any and all types of information systems required to perform assigned tasks.  Including but not limited to Company WEB based systems, UNIX based systems, and Microsoft Office products

  • Maintains required records and inspection forms, both electronic and paper

  • Interpret and perform the requirements of engineering technical documentation and direction, blueprints and Air Force Technical Operational Data

  • Apply applicable mathematical calculations to setup and use precision measuring tools, to measure gaps, heights, angles, hole diameters and depths. Make production aids to facilitate work assignment

  • Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work

  • Physical requirements: work demands moderate to strenuous effort, must be able to frequently lift items ranging from 20 to 48 pounds, must have the ability to stand for frequent periods of time, wear safety toe shoes, and must be able to perform tasks that require frequent climbing, crawling, kneeling, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing and other related activities. Flight line environment is outdoors and may experience temperatures below zero to over 115 degrees F. All weather conditions

  • Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment: safety toe shoes, bump caps, safety glasses, gloves, respirators as required

  • DEFINITION OF TERM: Maintenance* means inspection, overhaul, repair, preservation, and the initial installation and/or replacement of parts. Preventive maintenance** means simple or minor preservation operations and the replacement of small standard parts not involving complex assembly operations. Alterations*** means modifications that permanently or temporarily change an airplane from its original design configuration Associated Duties and Responsibilities: Use technical specifications, sketches, manuals, drawings, engineering instructions and FAA forms and publications to accomplish work assignment

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Military aircraft maintenance experience with honorable discharge and/or FAA Airframe or FAA Powerplant License

  • 3+ years of experience in full-time aircraft flight line maintenance on military or commercial aviation aircraft

  • Must be willing to wear eye, hearing, foot, hand, respirator and other personal protective equipment/safety gear at all times

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 4+ years of experience in full-time military aircraft flight line maintenance on fighter aircraft with an honorable discharge (Avionics, Crew Chief, Structures at 5 or 7 level)

  • 5+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance on complex jet powered aircraft with military, airline or certificated repair station background

  • Experience supporting the F-22 program

  • Current F-22 Special Access Program clearance

  • Ability to obtain F-22 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is 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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift. Candidate must be willing to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime.

Union:

This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.

At Boeing, we 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. 

The Boeing Company also provides 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: $37.00/hour - $48.81/hour

Applications for this posting will be accepted through May 3, 2024.



Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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