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Associate or Experienced Flight Readiness Technician (Variable Shift)

North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID JR2025447202 Category Field Services Post Date Mar. 11, 2025
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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.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is currently seeking Associate or Experienced Flight Readiness Technician (Level B or C) to support the 787 Program Boeing South Carolina Delivery Center Operations Team in North Charleston, South Carolina on a Variable Shift!

This position will provide critical production support to the Delivery Center including improving production efficiency, safety and optimizing product quality. Qualified candidates will perform routine final component installation and verification, as well as, systems operational functional validation testing. Flight Readiness Technicians perform rework, modification, maintenance, preflight and post-flight checks for delivery.

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

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Performs flight test installations and aircraft functional testing.

  • Assists in troubleshooting pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and avionics systems to isolate mechanical and/or electrical/electronic faults and assists in repairing faulty components.

  • Assists with pre-flight and post-flight checks and performs maintenance and modification actions.

  • Resolves identified problems during operation and testing of deliverable products.

  • Verifies the accuracy of work performed and may conduct self-inspection. 

  • Assists in performing system & sub-system pre-delivery inspections and aircraft maintenance in preparation for delivery.

  • Participates in determining details of assignments to accomplish a wide range of objectives. 

  • Plans, schedules and arranges own activities with the assistance of lead. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

  • Exhibits Boeing Behaviors.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • Ability to work a variable shift.

  • 6 months of avionics and/or electrical experience.

  • 6 months experience with live aircraft systems and flight operations.

  • 6 months experience/knowledge with Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risk.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant license.

  • 6 months of Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience.

  • 6 months of 787 Program experience.

  • Familiar with Boeing Production System.

  • 6 months experience with Field/Flight Line Operations.

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 a variable shift (shift 4).Variable shift means you will be placed on a shift at the time of hire based on business needs at that time. You will remain on that shift until re-evaluation is need.

Safety Sensitive:

This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) random drug and alcohol testing.

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, 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 level B: $66,000 - $78,000​

Summary pay range level C: $75,600 - $79,800​

When Applying:

  • Please review every aspect of your application carefully prior to submitting to ensure accuracy.

  • If your formal education is in the field you are applying for please include that time in your total years of experience.

  • Prior to uploading your resume, please ensure it is in one of the following formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF, or TXT.

  • Use your most accurate contact information on your application to include your full address.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 30, 2025


Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for variable 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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