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General Mechanic - Associate (4701)

San Antonio, Texas Job ID 00000423801 Category Manufacturing, Repair and Maintenance Post Date Apr. 24, 2024
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform efforts associated with flight controls installation, removal and rigging. Landing gear ops check, door rigging and servicing of aircraft

• Perform essential component change outs for example servo pumps, filters, APU, and engine components

• Perform engine runs, fuel AC, Defuel AC, perform trouble shot components, fuel systems, hydraulics

• Demonstrates the capability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process  specification, and retrofit requirements to perform repair or replace components

• The mechanic will be required to access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests

• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work

• May lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks
• Able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects
• Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures
• Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes
• Use any and all precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements
• Able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
• Able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays. Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime
• Must be familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and on the job performance
• Will be required to assist other team members (Avionics, Structures, Electrics) in order to ensure cost/schedule targets are met

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. Tomeet 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 is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at San Antonio.

This position requires adherence to the SA Tool and FOD procedures

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Position requires 3+ years of experience working flight operations task and task described above

  • Position requires 3+ years of experience in working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures

  • The ability to work rotating shifts

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with F-18/Fighter or Depot Level/Heavy General maintenance

  • Canopy work: removal, installation to include rigging

  • Installation and removal of Ejection seats

  • Installation, Troubleshooting and removal of fighter engines

  • Servicing: Nitrogen, fuel/defuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, etc

  • Operate an aircraft tug/tow vehicle, forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment

Typical Education & Experience:
High school diploma or GED and typically 3+ years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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 rotating 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.  

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay rate: $71,760 - $34.50 an hour

Additive Pay: $1.00/hourly for Airframe Certification

                         $1.00/hourly for Powerplant Certification

Applications for this position will be accepted through: 6/12/24


Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position

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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