Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Aviation General Mechanic
by Boeing
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Date Posted
October 11, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$57.8K - $78.2K
Cost of Living
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Locations
Application Deadline
November 10, 2026
Description
Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Aviation General Mechanic
Overview
Boeing Global Services (BGS) Jacksonville is seeking Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Aviation General Mechanics that are motivated to support a greater cause in directly impacting military warfighter readiness by providing critical maintenance repairs and modifications for our military customers. We are proud knowing the products we return to service will strengthen global security.
As a Boeing employee, you will have access to an industry-leading benefits package, employee incentive programs, and educational assistance. You will also have access to many resources to inform and support your development throughout your career with us. While we work in an agile and dynamic Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) environment, your well-being is important to us, and we strive to find a healthy work/life balance, as well as an ethical team culture with a strong emphasis on openness, collaboration, innovation, safety, and first-time quality.
The professionals chosen to fill these positions will join our MRO organization, working as part of a team in support of our key programs such as military commercial derivatives and fighter aircraft modifications, repairs, and overhaul.
Successful applicants will be based in Jacksonville, Florida.
Responsibilities
Position responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure and systems in accordance with standard repair processes.
- Perform component installations, ceiling, sidewall panels, flight controls, and other hydraulic components.
- Demonstrates the capability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair.
- Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts.
- A 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.
- The mechanic will be required to access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate online parts and discrepancy requests.
- Maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits as required for assigned work.
- The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders and work in confined spaces.
- Must be able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements, including weekends and holidays. Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
General Responsibilities
- Strive for an efficient work effort in all assigned tasks.
- Strive for First Time Quality and Safety in all assigned work.
- Follow the guidance and direction from lead and senior Subject Matter Experts (SME).
- Execute all duties while wearing required safety equipment.
- Complete required company and specific statement of work training requirements.
- Have the ability to lift and utilize tools, materials, equipment, and components in a manufacturing environment, within the Boeing lifting standards (max 35 lb per person, 45 lb for 2 persons).
- Perform detailed tool inventories daily.
- Communicate using basic computer systems including Microsoft Office as needed to complete essential job requirements.
- Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture.
- Report all incidents and occurrences in the Boeing Safety Management System.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company processes, and procedures.
- Maintain a high standard of organization and cleanliness within assigned work areas, “Clean as You Go.”
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Be flexible to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to customers.
- Perform other duties as directed by management for the benefit of the company, program, or employee(s).
- Level B (Associate Level; Can perform the above tasks with little or general supervision).
Requirements/Qualifications
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 3+ years of experience working as an aircraft mechanic.
- 3+ years of experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
- Willing and able to work any shift (must be able & willing to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements, including weekends and holidays; mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime).
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- FAA certification in Airframe and/or Powerplant is desirable.
- 3+ years of experience working as an aircraft mechanic on commercial or commercial derivative aircraft (Boeing 737 and Boeing 767 airframes).
- Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and environmental processes (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).
Compensation and Benefits
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain 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: $57,800 - $78,200.
Additional Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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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