Senior F-18 General Mechanic/Structures Lead

Senior F-18 General Mechanic/Structures Lead

Company:

Boeing Aerospace Operations

Boeing Global Services is searching for Senior F-18 General Mechanic/Structures Lead willing to on 1st or 2nd shift at Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans in Belle Chase, Louisiana.

This position is eligible for a Stipend payment in addition to salary for eligible candidates.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads the assembly, disassembly and modification of systems by overseeing the change, removal, replacement or upgrade of aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.

• Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul.

• Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.

• Directs troubleshooting of complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.

• Oversees 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.

• Leads and supervises others to perform tasks associated with the safe handling of an aerospace vehicle (e.g. jacking, towing, system  operations).

• Provides training and mentors others.

• Works under minimal direction.

Structures Mechanic :

• Able to perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas.

• Ability and understanding of locating blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure.

• Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes.

• Demonstrates the capability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair.

• Experienced in the use of tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts.

General Mechanic:

• Performs end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections.

• Performs coordinated combat turns and hot pit refuels.

• Advises on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and related aerospace equipment.

• Uses technical data to diagnose and address maintenance problems on aircraft systems.

• Interprets and advises on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment.

• Solves problems and maintains aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment.

• Removes and installs aircraft components.

• Conducts functional tests of repaired components and systems.

• Adjusts, aligns, and rigs aircraft systems.

• Supervises and performs aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.

• Performs aircraft and component operational checks.

• Interprets inspection findings and resolves adequacy of corrective actions.

• Inspects and checks components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation.

• Inspects and operates powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment.

• Inspects and identifies aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair.

• Reviews maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation. Inventories and maintains aircraft equipment.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in military fighter aircraft maintenance

• Minimum of 3 years' of leadership experience

• Willing to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights and weekends

• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in reading and interpreting technical publications and/or maintenance manuals

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Fighter Structural work experience

• Must be able to work outdoors under all types of weather conditions (Humidity/High temperatures) with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes

• F-18 (AM or AD) Qualifications

• Prior experience with Navy 4790.2 requirements, is preferred

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