F/A-18 General Mechanic - Associate (4710)

F/A-18 General Mechanic - Associate (4710)

Company:

Boeing Aerospace Operations

Job ID:

00000439633

Date Posted:

2024-10-09

Location:

USA - San Antonio, TX

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing is currently looking for a General Mechanic (Associate) to join their team in San Antonio, Texas. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense Services(BDS) business organization. 

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at San Antonio, TX.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform efforts associated with flight controls installation, removal and rigging. Landing gear ops check, door rigging and servicing of aircraft

• Perform essential component change outs for example servo pumps, filters, APU, and engine components

• Perform engine runs, fuel AC, Defuel AC, perform trouble shot components, fuel systems, hydraulics

• Demonstrates the capability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process  specification, and retrofit requirements to perform repair or replace components

• The mechanic will be required to 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

• May lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks

• Able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects

• Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures

• Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes

• Use any and all precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements

• Able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds

• Able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays. Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime

• Must be familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and on the job performance

• Will be required to assist other team members (Avionics, Structures, Electrics) in order to ensure cost/schedule targets are met

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.

This position requires adherence to the SA Tool and FOD procedures

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience working flight operations

• 3+ years of experience in working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures

• The willingness and ability to work variable shifts

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with F-18/Fighter or Depot Level/Heavy General maintenance

• Canopy work: removal, installation to include rigging

• Installation, Troubleshooting and removal of fighter engines

• Servicing: Nitrogen, fuel/defuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, etc

• Operate an aircraft tug/tow vehicle, forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment

Typical Education & Experience:
High school diploma or GED and typically 3+ years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Relocation:  

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area 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

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