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F/A-18 General Mechanic - Associate

Boeing
San Antonio, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Apr 2026
💰 $75,000/yr($72,120/yr$75,000/yr)

About the role

F/A-18 General Mechanic - Associate

Company:

Boeing Aerospace Operations

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

Position Responsibilities:

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

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

  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair

  • 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

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

  • Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes

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

  • Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work

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

  • 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

Basic Qualifications: (Required Skills/Experience)

  • 3+ years of experience Depot Level/Heavy General maintenance

  • 3+ years of experience working various aircraft exterior and interior systems such as hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines

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

  • Willing to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime

Preferred Qualifications: (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (F/A-18 or Depot Leve/Modifications)

  • Experience performing aircraft engine runs, and engine borescope inspections

  • Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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 Starting Pay Rate: $75,000 / $36.06 per hour

Additive Pay:  

$1.00/hourly for Airframe Certification

$1.00/hourly for Powerplant Certification

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

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.

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