F/A-18 General Mechanic (4710) - Experienced (Canopy/Seats)

Company:

Boeing Aerospace Operations

Job ID:

00000436079

Date Posted:

2024-10-30

Location:

USA - San Antonio, TX

Job Description Qualifications:

The Boeing Company is looking for an F/A-18 General Mechanic - Experienced (Canopy/Seats) to join our team in San Antonio, TX.

Position Responsibilities:

Maintain repairs and modifications ejection seat ignition systems, aircraft structures and structural components

Maintains aircraft canopy and seats (NACES II seat mechanic)

Determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition and operation by using knowledge of airframe and power plant systems

Install and remove ejection seat ignition systems

Prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects

Interpret technical blueprints and manufactures' manuals

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location option (San Antonio, TX).

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):

5+ years of experience with ejection seat ignition systems

5+ years of experience with explosives and pyrotechnics as it relates to aircraft seats

5+ years of experience installing and removing ejection seats on fighter jets

5+ years of experience in working with blueprints, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures

Must have Navy "A" school for AME

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Experience with F-18/Fighter or Depot Level/Modification maintenance

Able to work variable shifts

Active Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Typical Experience/Education:

5+ years of experience and High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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 first shift (Variable Shifts)

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 Rate: $74,880 - $36.00 per hour

Additive Pay: $1.00/hourly for Airframe Certification

                         $1.00/hourly for Powerplant Certification

Applications for this position will be accepted thru November 20th, 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:

2105SH

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