Experienced Electrical Mechanic – F/A-18 (4710)

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Job Description

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Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) is looking for an Experienced Electrical Mechanic to join our F/A-18 team in San Antonio, TX.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain, repair and modify aircraft structures and structural components
• Maintain and repair aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components
• Determine equipment malfunctions to restore equipment condition and or operation
• interpret technical documentation such as blueprints or manufactures’ manuals
• Perform on and off aircraft electrical modification to electrical wiring and system components
• Perform complex connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables and fiber optic wiring
• Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft electrical and environmental systems depot maintenance level

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location option (San Antonio, TX).

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret clearance Post Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of experience in aircraft electrical modification to electrical wiring and system components
• 10+ years of experience with shop practices, electrical/electronic theories and systems
• 10+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform electrical modification/repair
• 10+ years of experience accessing aircraft computer data systems to initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests
• Able to work variable shifts

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with F-18/Fighter or Depot Level/Modification maintenance
• Active Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.).

Typical Experience/Education:
High school diploma or GED and typically 10+ years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area (San Antonio, TX) or relocate at their own expense.

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.

Shift:

This position is variable shift

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: $77,314 - $37.17 per hour

Additive Pay: $1.00/hourly for Airframe Certification

$1.00/hourly for Powerplant Certification

Applications for this position will be accepted thru January 7, 2025

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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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