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Aviation Maintenance Technician - 97110

Portland, Oregon Job ID JR2025454046 Category All Hourly Unions Post Date May. 13, 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 is excited to offer opportunities for an Aviation Maintenance Technician to join our Field team in Portland, OR.

As an Aviation Maintenance Technician your expertise will be essential in performing a variety of maintenance tasks on aircraft structures and systems, where attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols are paramount. You will be responsible for troubleshooting and inspecting aircraft to ensure they are flight-ready, while meticulously documenting all processes to maintain compliance with industry regulations. A Color Vision Certification may be necessary for portions of this job. Your commitment to quality will be reflected in your ability to conduct thorough audits and inspections, ensuring that all work meets stringent specifications.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meets regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Perform production installations, maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alterations on aircraft structures, systems, and sub-systems, including electrical and avionics, for both standard and experimental certificated aircraft.

  • Troubleshoot, inspect, test, repair, and service aircraft and engine systems to prepare them for flight, documenting any nonconforming materials or components according to established specifications and procedures.

  • Conduct audits and surveillance of manufacturing and quality assurance processes, performing quality functions such as customer/FAA coordination, configuration change verification, conformity inspections, and airworthiness inspections.

  • Utilize technical specifications, sketches, manuals, and FAA publications to complete work assignments effectively.

  • Maintain company and FAA-required records and inspection forms while ensuring a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

  • Plan and organize work packages to promote safe and efficient operations, meeting predetermined schedules.

  • Operate various information systems, including company web-based systems and Microsoft Office products, to perform assigned tasks.

  • Interpret and adhere to airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and other approved data.

  • Apply mathematical calculations to set up and use precision measuring tools for accurate measurements.

  • Create production aids to facilitate work assignments as needed.

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

  • Exchange information with suppliers, customers, or company representatives to explain or demonstrate operations and tests.

Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:

  • Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs to 15-35 lbs.

  • Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.

  • Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.

  • Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.

  • Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.

  • Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.

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 must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

Current Boeing employees working in Oregon must submit an Employee Request Transfer (ERT) to be considered in the eligible candidate pool. Resumes of current Oregon Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will not be considered.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance on complex jet powered aircraft with military, airline or a certificated repair station background. Years of experience can include education.

  • Ability to complete Fall Protection Training

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Possess a current and valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate. Please note your certificate number on your resume if you are certified.

  • 5+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance on complex jet powered aircraft with military, airline or a certificated repair station background. Years of experience can include education.

Typical Education & Experience:

High school graduate or GED preferred.

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.

Union Representation Statement:

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

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for a variety of shifts

Safety Sensitive Statement:

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

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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: $36.10 - $56.97/hour


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 29, 2025


Language Requirements

English Preferred

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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