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Experienced C-17 Modification Project Technical Specialist

Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington Job ID JR2026510764 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date May 19, 2026 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.

BGS is searching for an Experienced C-17 Modification Project Technical Specialist to join the team in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.

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

Position Responsibilities:

  • Represent the organization as a coordinator on contracts and projects.

  • Interact with senior personnel, both internal and external on significant matters requiring coordination between multiple USAF & FMS organizations.

  • Must understand and apply job practices, techniques, standards, principles, and concepts.

  • Provide direction and review for all maintenance activities upon completion, ensuring they meet the overall objectives.

  • Must participate in determining objectives of assignment; plans, schedules, and arrange your own activities to accomplish those objectives.

  • Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems referring to established precedents and policies and exert some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.

  • Must be able to pass Ground Operations Personnel (GOP) and air respirator medical physicals and maintain qualification/certification.

  • Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives typically have a serious effect upon the administration of the organization.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience on C-17 aircraft.

  • 3+ years of experience in aircraft sustainment, repairs and modification.

  • 3+ years of experience creating and managing project plans, schedules, and baselines.

  • Travel both domestically and internationally 50% – with short notice and for extended periods, anywhere in the world and for potentially extended periods of time

  • On occasion, must be able to work overtime and/or weekends if necessary.

  • Ability to obtain US Passport.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited course of study, in aviation-related fields, or in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

  • Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.

  • Multi-system operations, maintenance and repair experience including pneumatic, hydraulic, structural, electrical, and propulsion systems.

  • Ability to read & interpret schematics and system flow charts.

  • Quality Management/Assurance experience.

Conflictof Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company'sConflictof Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 criteriaismet as outlined in our policies. 

Pay & Benefits: 

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, anda number ofprograms 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: 89,250 - 120,750


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 25, 2026


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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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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