$72,120 – $75,000SeniorFull Time
Company:
Boeing Aerospace OperationsBoeing Defense, Space & Security is looking for an Experienced Structures Mechanic to join our F/A-18 team in San Antonio, TX.
Position Responsibilities:
Works with little to no supervision
Assists, mentors, and leads lower level mechanics
Ability to perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas
Ability and understanding of locating blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure
Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes
Demonstrate the capability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair
Experienced in the use of tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts
Detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required
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
Must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
Must be 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 job task performance
Will be required to assist other team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electrics) in order to ensure cost/schedule targets are met
This position requires the ability to pass an assessment during the training cycle.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
7+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless
7+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
7+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns
6+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (i.e.. doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft
Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (F/A-18Depot Level)
Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment
Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
Shift: This position is variable shift
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.
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
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Not ApplicableRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive 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.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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