Flight Operations Mechanic-Structures

Company:

Job ID:

00000434040

Date Posted:

2024-08-09

Location:

USA - Berkeley, MO, USA - Saint Charles, MO

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in St. Louis/Berkeley, MO has several openings for Structural Flight Operation Mechanics supporting multiple programs.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Structural Flight Operation Mechanic to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to assemble, install, and test structural components and systems according to engineering specifications and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aircraft structures, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Individual job duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to and during preflight.

• Maintain aircraft maintenance records

• Perform activities prior to flight status and final inspection and daily maintenance of completed experimental aircraft or major modification to experimental aircraft.

• Inspect and/or perform bench and flight line operational checkout and inspect, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair of electrical and electronic systems.

• Use and adjustment of electronic test equipment used exclusively by production.

• Perform aircraft flight line operational checkout, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair of any electrical or electronic system.

• Perform operational checkout of hydraulic systems and mechanical systems.

• Diagnose and correct hydraulic and mechanical malfunctions.

• Perform engine removal/installation as assigned. Install, repair, and replace reservoirs, power distribution panels, generators, pumps, actuators, and aircraft engines.

• Install or replace cockpit instruments.

• Splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles.

• Repair, install and hook up bomb, missile and rocket racks and pylons.

• Remove and Install ejection seats and guns. Install adjust, repair, and replace structural parts and assemblies.

• Hole layout and fabricate parts such as skins, straps, doublers, doors, test panels, clips, brackets, angles, gussets, and ribs without the aid of jigs and fixtures. Experienced with reaming close tolerance/interference fit holes.  Experience with removing/installing interference fit fasteners and repair bushings.

• Modify aircraft components.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

The following Physical Demands may be requirements of this job:

Limited (0-1 Hrs) Crawling, Lying Down (back, front, side), Forceful grasping, Occasional (1-3 Hrs) Requires lifting, pushing, pulling, and supporting up to 35lbs, bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching, squatting, reaching. The position may have frequent (3-6 hrs) exposure to Noise. Exposure to noise, hazardous chemicals, moving parts and occasional exposure to high/exposed places. Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling up to 35 lbs. Frequent standing, reaching, handling, and turning. Working on elevated and/or uneven surfaces. This position requires eye, hearing and other personal protective equipment, frequent (up to 8 hours) of standing, occasional (1-3 Hrs) climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, and working on ladders. Use of personal protective equipment for face/eyes and ears may be required.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An Interim U.S secret clearance Prestart and final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience with aircraft structural parts fabrication, assembly processes and procedures
• 3+ years of experience with sheet metal assemblies, drilling, countersinking, riveting, and fastener installation
• Experience with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with repair and build of aircraft mechanical assemblies
• Aircraft flight line experience
• A&P license
• Experience with aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacements of parts

Typical Education / Experience:

High school graduate or GED. Prefer a minimum of one (1) or more years of related work experience.

Additional Information:

• The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned.
• This is an hourly position governed by the IAM Collective Bargaining agreement.
• New Hires, as well as employees who transfer from non-union positions, may be required to attend some type of training upon their start. All new employees, rehires without seniority or transfers from outside of IAM 837 jurisdiction, shall be regarded as probationary during their first one hundred twenty (120) calendar days of employment.  Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of any required training and the probationary period.

Referral Bonus:

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus.

Bonus amount: US dollars (USD) $1,500

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility

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.

Total Rewards:

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 pay range: $24.15/$37.17 Hour to start, with maximum potential to earn $44.57/Hour

Applications for this position will be accepted through August 30, 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:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Hourly

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

D3110-RG

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