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Lead P-8 Support Equipment Technician

Jacksonville, Florida; Sigonella, Sicily Job ID JR2025443683 Category Security Clearance Post Date Feb. 13, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a Lead P-8Support Equipment Technician to support the USN P-8 program located in Sigonella, Italy. 

This is a long term assignment to Sigonella, Italy subject to business conditions and individual performance. Relocation/assignment benefits to the international relocation will be provided.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Lead Technician as needed in daily accomplishments and tasking

  • Maintain a limited number of systems by removing, replacing, repairing or upgrading components

  • Troubleshoot problems to isolate faulty components

  • Conduct routine functional tests by operating equipment and using appropriate test equipment

  • Perform a variety of visual inspections as required by equipment maintenance documents

  • Document maintenance and inspection actions as required

  • Create and maintain maintenance, calibration and inventory tracking systems

  • Work under general supervision and with minimal direction

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Jacksonville, Florida/Sigonella, Italy.

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) 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience maintaining aircraft Ground Support Equipment

  • Experience formally or informally leading a team

  • Ability to work and support a 24/7 on-call rotation environment

  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally on short notice; as much as 50% of the time

  • At the sole discretion of leadership, employee must be willing and able (on potentially short-notice) to deploy/travel to a variety of locations (domestic and international) and for a variety of deployment durations to meet customer needs and the statement of work. Unless compelling reasons exist, failure to deploy/travel will be considered as a resignation

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience using Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook)

  • General automotive servicing experience with an electrical, hydraulic, and internal combustion engine background

Ex-Pat Information:

  • Candidate must be able to obtain a work visa, depending on requirements of the country

  • Candidate must be able to meet the cultural requirements of the country, as applicable

  • Employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to satisfy all labor and immigration formalities of the country

  • Because the candidate selected will be expected to go on an international assignment, the offer will be contingent upon the candidate’s ability to obtain clearances from International Health Services and the receipt of a visa/work permit to the country in which he or she will be assigned. These contingencies also apply to any/all family members who may be relocating with the candidate.

Typical Education/ Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).

Relocation:

Domestic relocation is not authorized for this position. Candidate will be located in Jacksonville, FL before they leave for their international assignment to Sigonella, Italy.

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. 

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range: 70,550-95,450 for domestic base. Fringe benefits will be applicable upon start date in Sigonella, Italy.

Applications for this position will be accepted through 3/7/25


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 07, 2025


Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

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)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


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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