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F/A-18 Structures Mechanic - Experienced (4701)

San Antonio, Texas Job ID 00000436527 Category Manufacturing, Repair and Maintenance Post Date Oct. 21, 2024
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Boeing is currently looking for an Experienced F/A-18 Structures Mechanic to join their team in San Antonio, Texas. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) business organization.

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

Position Responsibilities:

  • Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty
  • Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components
  • Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions
  • Applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation
  • Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blueprints or manufactures' manuals.

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. 

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

The position requires compliance to SA Site Tool and FOD procedure.

Basic Qualifications(Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience working as an aircraft mechanic
  • 5+ years of experience reading and understanding engineering drawings and schematics.
  • Willing and able to work any shift

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with F/A-18/Fighter or Depot Level/Heavy Structures maintenance.
  • Knows how to read/interpret Blueprints, Engineering Drawings, Service Bulletins, Work Orders and aircraft TO’s (Tech Orders).
  • Identify if a fastener is a rivet, blind rivet, screw, hi-lock, bolt, or lock bolt.
  • Remove damaged screws without damaging surrounding structure.
  • Ability to perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas to preform structural modification and repair.
  • Utilize advanced tools and equipment to fabricate, assemble and install aircraft structural components.
  • Familiarization with multiple materials such as titanium and composites.
  • Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.
  • Must be familiar with Hazardous and Lock Out Tag Out systems applications.
  •  Will be required to assist other team members General Mechanics, Avionics and Electrics to ensure cost and schedule is met. 
  • Highlight any technical issues, discrepancies or other issues to the program lead and manager.

Relocation:

High school diploma or GED and typically 10+ years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation.

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.

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. 

Pay Rate: $74,880 - $36/hr

Additive Pay: $1.00/hourly for Airframe Certification

                         $1.00/hourly for Powerplant Certification

                         $2.00/hourly for both Airframe & Powerplant Certifications

Applications for this position will be accepted thru November 5th 2024


Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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

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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