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MRO Aviation General Mechanic (Associate/Experienced)

Jacksonville, Florida Job ID JR2025477051 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Oct. 08, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Our MRO Jacksonville facility is seeking MRO Aviation General Mechanic (Associate/Experienced) that are motivated to support a greater cause in directly impacting military warfighter readiness by providing critical maintenance repairs and modifications for our military customers. We are proud knowing the products we return to service will strengthen global security.

As a Boeing employee, you will have access to an industry leading benefits package, employee incentive programs and educational assistance. You will also have access to many resources to inform and support your development throughout your career with us. While we work in an agile and dynamic Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) environment, your well-being is important to us and we strive to find a healthy work / life balance, as well as, an ethical team culture with a strong emphasis on openness, collaboration, innovation, safety, and first-time quality.

The professionals chosen to fill these positions will join our MRO organization, working as part of a team in support of our key programs such as military commercial derivatives and fighter aircraft modifications, repairs, and overhaul. The candidates chosen will be responsible for adherence to established processes, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance. To ensure we continue to support our customers, we are looking for skilled aircraft maintenance professionals to join our team. Successful applicants will be based in Jacksonville, FL.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure and systems in accordance with standard repair processes.

  • Perform component installations, ceiling, sidewall panels, flight controls and other hydraulic components.

  • Demonstrates the capability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair.

  • Use of tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts.

  • A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required.

  • The mechanic will be required to access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests.

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

  • The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, and work in confined spaces.

  • Must be able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays. Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

General Responsibilities:

  • Strive for an efficient work effort in all assigned tasks

  • Strive for First Time Qualityand Safety on all assigned work

  • Follow the guidance and direction from lead, and senior Subject Matter Experts (SME)

  • Execute all duties while wearing required safety equipment

  • Complete required company and specific statement of work training requirements

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

  • Have ability to lift and utilize tools, materials, equipment and components in a manufacturing environment, within the Boeing lifting standards (max 35 lb per person, 45 lb for 2 person)

  • Perform detailed tool inventories daily

  • Communicate using basic computer systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office as needed to complete essential job requirements

  • Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture

  • Report all incidents and occurrences in the Boeing Safety Management System

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company processes and procedures

  • Maintain a high standard of organization and cleanliness within assigned work areas, “Clean as You Go”

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

  • Be flexible to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to customer

  • Perform other duties as directed by management for the benefit of the company, program or employee(s)

  • Level B (Associate Level; Can perform the above tasks with little or general supervision)

  • Level C (Experienced Level; Can perform the above tasks with no supervision and can assist others)

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite Boeing Jacksonville or any of the BGS sites when needed to support associated work.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is require​d.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years experience working as an aircraft mechanic

  • 3+ years experience or reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications 

  • Willing and able to work any shift (Must be able & willing to work various shifts and / or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays; mission requirements and / or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • FAA certification in Airframe and/or Power Plant is desirable

  • 3+ years experience working as an aircraft mechanic on commercial or commercial derivative aircraft (Boeing 737 and Boeing 767 airframes)

  • 3+ years experience or reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications

  • Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and environment processes (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH)

Typical Education & Experience:

High school diploma or GED or 3+ years of industry or military experience

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 1st and/or 2nd shift

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 information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

  • Associate GFD5IB (GF0): 48,450 - 65,550

  • Experienced GFD5IC (GF0): 59,500 - 80,500

Accepting applications through 10/24/25


Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 24, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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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