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Experienced Over The Shoulder Mechanic- C17

Uttar Pradesh Job ID JR2025458004 Category Manufacturing, Repair and Maintenance Post Date Jun. 04, 2025
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Job Title: Experienced Over the Shoulder Mechanic

Overview:

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity.

About Boeing Defense in India

Boeing is committed to providing holistic lifecycle solutions for defense customers in India through Boeing Defense India (BDI). BDI serves as the local entity, offering these solutions for government and defense customers in India. BDI plays an important role in the mission readiness and modernization of India’s defense forces. Efficient solutions, timely support, and flawless execution are critical elements of BDI’s commitment to Boeing customers and the Indian aerospace and defense industry.

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At Boeing, we believe creativity and innovation thrives when every employee is trusted, empowered, and has the flexibility to choose, grow, learn, and explore. We offer variable arrangements depending upon business and customer needs, and professional pursuits that offer greater flexibility in the way our people work. We also believe that collaboration, frequent team engagements, and face-to-face meetings bring together different perspectives and thoughts – enabling every voice to be heard and every perspective to be respected.  No matter where or how our teammates work, we are committed to positively shaping people’s careers and being thoughtful about employee wellbeing.

With us, you can create and contribute to what matters most in your career, community, country, and world. Join us in powering the progress of global aerospace.

Position Overview 

•    Boeing Field Services Team at Hindan is currently looking for Experienced Over the Shoulder (OTS) Mechanic- 17 who will work to support the IAF effort in undertaking maintenance and repair of C-17 aircraft in the flight line. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense India (BDI) business organization.
•    Teamwork in various team is important in this position. 
•    The selected candidate must be able to think proactively and work collaboratively with every team member. 
•    The candidate must be willing to work flexible hours (early or late as needed) to interface customers’ requirements and demonstrate strong written, oral, presentation and interpersonal communication skills. 
•    Knowledge of written and spoken English, and familiarity with Microsoft office is required.  
•    The candidate should be self-motivated and able to work independently with a positive attitude and highest ethics.
•    Selected candidate must have in-depth knowledge of C-17 aircraft, systems, tools, testers, support equipment publications related to the aircraft maintenance. 
•    The candidate must demonstrate capability to guide the IAF technicians on fault isolation, component identification and replacement and aircraft documentation process. 
•    Be a self-starter who is not afraid to proactively seek information and direction to successfully complete the statement of work. Be able to demonstrate highly innovative and creative problem-solving skills. 

Position Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
•    Demonstrate skill in analyzing aircraft system faults and refer to schematic diagram, engineering drawing or other technical data as necessary to isolate the faults. He should be able to guide in undertaking maintenance, repair and modifications when necessary. Should be familiar with ATA codes, fault isolation of various C-17 systems, Technical Orders, Support Equipment and laptops.
•    Demonstrate capability to provide familiarization training to the IAF technicians on aircraft systems. 
•    Demonstrate capability to guide technicians undertake replacement of Engines.
•    Will demonstrate capability to co-ordinate with international teams and place demands for defective items.
•    Individual will work closely with team members of C17 Field Services Team. Individual will develop and maintain relationships / partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners to develop collaborative plans and execute on-going projects.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Employment will be subject to the candidate’s ability to obtain a security clearance from Indian security agencies/ IAF.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
•   Diploma/ Bachelor's degree is required as BASIC QUALIFICATION
•    8+ years’ experience on aircraft maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
•    3+ years of experience working on maintenance of C-17 class of aircraft maintenance 

Typical Education & Experience:
•    Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Diploma) and typically 8 or more years' related work experience 

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 12, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (India)


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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