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Associate Electrical Mechanic – JAWACS (4706)

San Antonio, Texas Job ID JR2025454554 Category Security Clearance Post Date May. 20, 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.

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for an Associate Electrical Mechanic to join our JAWACS (Joint Airborne Warning and Control Systems) team in San Antonio, TX.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Perform on and off aircraft electrical modification to electrical wiring and system components
  • Perform complex connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables and fiber optic wiring 
  • Understand wire handling and routing instructions
  • Perform sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closure of wire harnesses and cables in accordance with standard processes
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform electrical modification/repair
  • Adhere to government and company procedural guidance, perform assembly, installation, visual inspection of physical characteristics, modification of wire bundles & electrical assemblies, operational and quality checks of aircraft work
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft electrical and environmental systems at the organizational or depot maintenance level
  • Perform aircraft bench and/or flight line operational testing and troubleshooting in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives
  • Perform assembly, installation, check-out physical characteristics, operational testing and modification of wire bundles in the testing, development and modification of aircraft in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives
  • Responsible for the proper performance of assignments and the prudent handling of product, tools and equipment
  • Use precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements
  • Perform all duties of lower Electrics classifications as required to successfully accomplish assignments
  • Familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure work environment is safe for access and on the job performance
  • Able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects

This position requires the ability to pass an assessment during the training cycle

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 4+ years of experience with electrical/electronic theories and avionics systems, shop mathematics and practices
  • 4+ years of experience in working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
  • 4+ years of experience with component and wire installation to include repairing, modifying, testing and troubleshooting new, experimental, and disturbed systems
  • Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and overtime

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (Depot Leve/Modifications)
  • Experience performing aircraft engine runs, and engine borescope inspections
  • Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment

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 variable shift

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 Starting Pay Rate: $75,000 / $36.06 per hour

Additive Pay:

$1.00/hourly for Airframe Certification

$1.00/hourly for Powerplant Certification


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 05, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

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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