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Experienced General Repair and Modification Technician - B-52 (2400)

by Boeing

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Date Posted

August 14, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Category

A&P

Salary Range

$83.4K+

Cost of Living

View details for San Antonio

Locations

San Antonio, Texas

Application Deadline

September 13, 2026

Description

Experienced General Repair and Modification Technician - B-52 (2400)

Overview

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) is looking for Experienced General Repair and Modification Technicians to join our B-52 team in San Antonio, TX.

Position Responsibilities

  • Perform efforts associated with flight controls installation, removal and rigging, landing gear, and servicing of aircraft.
  • Perform essential component change outs, for example, servo pumps, filters, and engine components.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair.
  • Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate online parts and discrepancy requests.
  • Maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits as required for assigned work.
  • Prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
  • Use Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag systems applications to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Use all equipment in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.
  • Assist other team members (Avionics, Structures, Electrics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met.
  • Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes.
  • Use precision measuring instruments, gauges, and tools necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements.
  • Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.

This position requires the ability to pass an assessment during the training cycle.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

  • 10+ years of experience in Depot Level/Heavy General maintenance.
  • 10+ years of experience with various aircraft exterior and interior systems including hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines.
  • 10+ years of experience in working with blueprints, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures.
  • 10+ years of experience accessing computer aircraft data systems.
  • Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and overtime.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • General familiarization experience with B-52 aircraft.
  • Experience performing aircraft engine runs and engine borescope inspections.
  • Operate an aircraft tug/tow vehicle, 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 are 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.
  • Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and 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 Rate: $83,400 / $40.10 per hour

Additive Pay:

  • $1.00/hourly for Airframe Certification
  • $1.00/hourly for Powerplant Certification

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Not Applicable

Relocation

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 award.

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