Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Overview

The Boeing Company is currently seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to perform general aviation maintenance, avionics and/or structural work at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, in a flight line maintenance environment on modification 5th generation military fighter aircraft as part of a combined test force with active duty military personnel.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) and the ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret Clearance post-start (U.S. Citizenship Required).

This position also requires the ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only. If, at any time, the applicant loses their security clearance or program access, this will be grounds for dismissal.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft maintenance on all aircraft systems, including preventative maintenance, launch, recovery, and ground movement.
• Alter aircraft structure, systems, and sub-systems, including electrical and avionics, under engineering direction.
• Load and test software and perform operational checks for hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and avionics systems.
• Install, test, and repair fiber optic and electrical wire.
• Troubleshoot, inspect, test, repair, and service aircraft and engine systems to prepare aircraft for flight.
• Initiate and document any nonconforming materials, hardware, software, tools, parts, assemblies, or portions thereof, according to specifications, processes, and procedures.
• Drill close tolerance holes through multiple stack-ups.
• Locate and add new structural and line replaceable units.
• Add system brackets, install new wiring, and terminate connectors.
• Perform initial rigging of landing gear, flight controls, doors, and other mechanical devices.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment, including aircraft and hangar cleaning.
• Work in a diverse maintenance team environment.
• Interface with engineering and operations teams working with Government, Military, and other contractors.
• Follow the direction of the non-Boeing aircraft manager and government maintenance production staff to meet the schedule.
• Operate any and all types of information systems required to perform assigned tasks, including Company WEB based systems, UNIX based systems, and Microsoft Office products.
• Maintain required records and inspection forms, both electronic and paper.
• Interpret and perform the requirements of engineering technical documentation and direction, blueprints, and Air Force Technical Operational Data.
• Apply applicable mathematical calculations to setup and use precision measuring tools, to measure gaps, heights, angles, hole diameters, and depths. Make production aids to facilitate work assignment.
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits as required for assigned work.
• Physical requirements: work demands moderate to strenuous effort, frequently lift items ranging from 20 to 48 pounds, stand for frequent periods, and perform tasks that require frequent climbing, crawling, kneeling, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, and other related activities. The flight line environment is outdoors and may experience temperatures below zero to over 115 degrees F. in all weather conditions.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment: safety toe shoes, bump caps, safety glasses, gloves, and respirators as required.
• Use technical specifications, sketches, manuals, drawings, engineering instructions, and FAA forms and publications to accomplish work assignments.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Military aircraft maintenance experience with honorable discharge and/or FAA Airframe or FAA Powerplant License.
• 3+ years of experience in full-time aircraft flight line maintenance on military or commercial aviation aircraft.
• Must be willing to wear eye, hearing, foot, hand, respirator, and other personal protective equipment/safety gear at all times.
• Must be willing to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 4+ years of experience in full-time military aircraft flight line maintenance on fighter aircraft with an honorable discharge (Avionics, Crew Chief, Structures at 5 or 7 level).
• 5+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance on complex jet powered aircraft with military, airline, or certificated repair station background.
• Experience supporting the F-22 program.
• Current F-22 Special Access Program clearance.

Pay & Benefits

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: $37.00/hour - $43.00/hour, to start, with potential to earn up to $68.64 at max rate for current union members.

Additional Information

Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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 can be for 1st shift or 2nd shift. Candidate must be willing to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime.

Union: This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.

Current Boeing employees must apply via Careers at Boeing to be considered for this position.

Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance: This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program: This position is not contingent upon program award.

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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