EA-18G Structures Technician

Company:

Boeing Aerospace Operations

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an EA-18G Structures Technician located at Whidbey Island, WA.

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

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.

• 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.

• Works under general direction.

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Perform hands-on tasks including:

• Drilling, reaming, riveting, burring, fitting

• Align and fit structural parts using jigs, fixtures, and templates

• Measure and verify part dimensions using scales, calipers and micrometers

• Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting and shimming

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Minimum of 3 years' experience with modification and or sustainment pertaining to military aircraft

• Experience modifying, repairing, and assembling composite and metal structures

• Experience modifying airframe structural components

• Experience in drilling/riveting/fitting operations

• Ability to read and interpret Technical blueprints/Technical data, Engineering and assembly drawings, and Aircraft schematics

• Experience installing structural fasteners, including: Hi-Loks, Solid and Blind rivets, CherryMAX, Huck Bolts

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience with F/A-18 and/or EA-18G platform

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License preferred.

• Experience with composite repair and paint

• Experience in fabrication of aircraft parts

• Working knowledge of technical data/SRM’s

• Ability to research technical data/SRM’s and determine repairs

• Critical thinking skills

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.

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: 70,550 - 95,450

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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