Experienced F-15 Armament Technician - Qatar

Experienced F-15 Armament Technician - Qatar

Company:

Boeing Aerospace Operations

Job ID:

00000434885

Date Posted:

2024-09-10

Location:

QAT - Al Udeid AB, Qatar, USA - Hazelwood, MO

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Global Service is seeking an F-15 Armament Technician to assist with our maintenance efforts in Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

This position is responsible for maintaining launch and release devices on aircraft, Aircraft Armament Systems specialists ensure that explosive devices can be accurately delivered from our planes. From testing and evaluating new weapons systems to loading ordnance, these professionals make sure that when a pilot pulls the trigger, the devices successfully launch away from the aircraft toward the target.

This is a Long-Term Assignment to Qatar for a minimum 2 years. Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided. Ability to meet International assignment health requirements required. If accompanied, family must also meet international assignment health requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul.
• Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
• Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
• Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components.
• Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results).
• Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements.
• Oversees on the job training.
• Works under general direction.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with fighter aircraft maintenance and or management.
• Must be willing to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime. Some positions may also be rotating shifts.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience on military fighter platforms (F-16, F-18, F-22, F-5, F-14, or F-15)
• Candidates should have Phase in-depth fighter experience as either APG, Engines, Avionics, E&E, or Aerospace Generation Equipment AGE

Ex-Pat Information:

• Candidate must be able to obtain a work visa, depending on requirements of the country
• Candidate must be able to meet the cultural requirements of the country, as applicable
• Employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to satisfy all labor and immigration formalities of the country
• Because the candidate selected will be expected to go on an international assignment, the offer will be contingent upon the candidate’s ability to obtain clearances from International Health Services and the receipt of a visa/work permit to the country in which he or she will be assigned. These contingencies also apply to any/all family members who may be relocating with the candidate.

Typical Education/ Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years of related work, Bachelor, etc.).

Relocation benefits will be provided only to the international assignment.

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 for variable shift.

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