Experienced Structures Repair and Modification Technician - Executive Fleet (2742)
by Boeing
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Date Posted
August 29, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$83,400+/hr (≈$173472K+/yr)
Cost of Living
View details for San Antonio
Locations
Application Deadline
September 28, 2026
Description
Experienced Structures Repair and Modification Technician - Executive Fleet (2742)
Overview
Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) is looking for Experienced Structures Repair and Modification Technicians to join our Executive Fleet team in San Antonio, TX. The selected candidates will support executive transport modification programs and will lead structural modifications.
Responsibilities
- Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas.
- Locate 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.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modifications and repairs.
- Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts.
- Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components.
- Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair.
- Determine functionality of basic electrical systems.
- Knowledge of aircraft tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc.
- 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.
- Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
- Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag systems applications.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
- 10+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless.
- 10+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures.
- 10+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.
- 10+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (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 and workload.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
- Experience with Depot Level/Heavy Structures maintenance.
- Experience with Executive Fleet aircraft maintenance and operations.
- Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.
Additional Information
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 Pay Rate: $83,400 / $40.10 per hour.
Additive Pay
- $1.00 per hour for Airframe Certification.
- $1.00 per hour for Powerplant Certification.
- $3.00 per hour increase once employee receives their Special Program Access clearance.
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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
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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