Experienced F/A-18 Structures Mechanic

Company:

Boeing Aerospace Operations

Job ID:

00000436106

Date Posted:

2024-08-20

Location:

USA - Lemoore, CA

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an Experienced F/A-18 Structures Mechanic to join our F-18 Modification Team at Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California.

This candidate will work with a dynamic team of professionals performing F/A-18 modifications. This candidate will perform avionics/electrical modifications on a day shift position.

Position Responsibilities:

• 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.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at NAS Lemoore, California.

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience with aircraft fuselage or wing structures assembly, maintenance or repair

• 1+ years of experience with military fighter aircraft maintenance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• A&P License

Typical Education/ Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate +2 years of related work, Bachelor, etc.).

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. 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 for 1st shift

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Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range: $63,750 - $86,250

Applications for this position will be accepted through 8/23/24

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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 a safety sensitive position and is subject to DOD random drug and alcohol testing

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - C

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

GFD5IC (GFN)

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