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

Posted:
10/9/2024, 6:21:23 AM

Location(s):
San Antonio, Texas, United States ⋅ Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

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

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.  

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay rate: $71,760 - $34.50 an hour

Additive Pay: $1.00/hourly for Airframe Certification

                         $1.00/hourly for Powerplant Certification

                         $2.00/hourly for both Airframe & Powerplant Certifications

 

Applications for this position will be accepted until October 11th 2024.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

No relocation available

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Non-SJC, Production & Maintenance

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

2105SB

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website.

Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning

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.

Request an Accommodation - Requesting Interview Accommodations

Applicant Privacy - Applicant Privacy

EEO is the law Poster - EEO is the law

Boeing Policy on EEO - Boeing EEO Policy

Affirmative Action and Harassment - Boeing Affirmative Action and Harassment

Boeing Participates in E – Verify

Right to Work Statement