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KC-46 Field Service Representative - Japan

Tukwila, Washington; Miho, Tottori Job ID JR2025470350 Category Field Services Role Type Onsite Post Date Aug. 28, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an Experienced Field Service Representative (FSR) to support the KC-46 aircraft at Miho Air Base, Japan.

Come be part of an exciting new contract with the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) supporting their new KC-46 tanker fleet. We are looking for a KC-46 operations and maintenance expert to serve as an on-site Field Service Representative (FSR). The objective of this position is to identify remedies to aircraft anomalies so the JASDF can return aircraft to fully mission capable status. In this position you'll provide overall air vehicle technical support, guidance and expertise by working with JASDF personnel directly by researching anomalies, troubleshooting issue, and offering “over the shoulder” guidance.

FSRs are the in-person Boeing "face" to the customer, so personal appearance (grooming and dress), a helpful and friendly demeanor, and the ability to speak and write in a professional, unambiguous manner while working unsupervised for extended periods of time are paramount.

Working hours will nominally be 5-days a week (M-F), 8-hours per day. Additionally, FSRs must be willing to work flexible hours (i.e. on-call 24 hours per day, and 7 days per week) as the job requires. Deployment travel is anticipated to occur once annually.

This is a Long-Term Assignment to Yonago, Japan for a minimum of 2.5 years. Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided. Although the primary job posting is listed as Tukwila, Washington relocation benefits to this site will not be provided but the selected candidate is not required to report to this duty station.

You are applying for a Field Operations position where our employees must be willing and able (potentially short notice) to travel to a variety of locations (domestic and/or international) to meet the needs of our customers.

Field Operations employees may be required to relocate to another Field Operations location based on customer needs and/or management requirements.

Specific contracts supported by Field Operations could require employees to perform a deployment to a US DOD contingency operation. Employees associated with these specific contracts must be able to pass military contractor health standards for deployment.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Providing technical guidance in the normal operation and maintenance of the KC-46
  • Investigating system and sub-system issues and analyzing hardware and software issues to determine root cause
  • Resolving technical issues dealing with airframe and mission systems.
  • Supplementing local training by providing technical guidance and informal on the job training (OJT) for aircraft and support equipment

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • A current U.S. passport
  • Minimum 3 years of experience with large aircraft/767 maintenance or operations role
  • Minimum 3 years of experience/knowledge in the areas of avionics, general aircraft, and propulsion
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, wiring schematics, and maintenance task procedures
  • Experience teaching peers in a non-classroom setting
  • At the sole discretion of leadership, must be willing and able (on potentially short-notice) to deploy/travel to a variety of locations (domestic and international) and for a variety of deployment durations to meet customer needs and the statement of work. Unless compelling reasons exist, failure to deploy/travel will be considered as a resignation.
  • At the sole discretion of leadership, must be willing and able to relocate to a variety of locations (domestic and international) to meet customer needs and the statement of work.  Failure to relocate will be considered as a resignation. 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with KC-46 aircraft in a maintenance and/or operations role
  • Experience with air refueling aircraft
  • Experience using Boeing web-based Information Systems such as My Boeing Fleet, VECTOR (technical inquiry request system), REDARS, and PSDS
  • Avionics systems troubleshooting skills
  • Previous military experience or extensive familiarity with military operation and maintenance procedures
  • Familiarity using Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Part Catalogs
  • Airframe & Power plant (A&P) License
  • FCC Radio/Telephone Operators License
  • Japanese language skills
  • Experience working with non-US customers

Ex-Pat Information:

  • Candidate must be able to obtain a work visa, depending on requirements of the country.
  • Candidate must be able to meet the cultural requirements of the country, as applicable.
  • Employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to satisfy all labor and immigration formalities of the country.
  • Because the candidate selected will be expected to go on an international assignment, the offer will be contingent upon the candidate’s ability to obtain clearances from International Health Services and the receipt of a visa/work permit to the country in which he or she will be assigned. These contingencies also apply to any/all family members who may be relocating with the candidate.

Relocation:

Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided.

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 1st 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. 

Summary pay range: $86,700 - $117,300


Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 15, 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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