Aircraft Composite Repair Technician (Associate or Experienced)

Boeing • Jacksonville, FL

2d • $57,800 - $92,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Aerospace Operations, part of Boeing Global Services, is hiring Aircraft Composite Repair Technicians for its F/A-18 E/F Ailerons team in Jacksonville, Florida. The position is available at associate and experienced levels. Associate technicians can perform the listed work with little or general supervision; experienced technicians can perform it without supervision and assist others.

Technicians fabricate and repair metallic and nonmetallic composite parts and assemblies using specified materials, tools, and processes. Work includes interpreting technical documents, preparing and assembling components, performing lay-up and vacuum bagging, and preparing assemblies for bonding and curing. The role also involves completing required paperwork, using ground support equipment as needed, working with others, following safety procedures, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Candidates must be able to work either first or second shift. The position requires U.S. export-control eligibility and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting. Boeing does not sponsor employment visas. Relocation assistance is not negotiable. The role is not contingent upon a program award and is not safety sensitive.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in an aircraft composite repair role.
• At least 3 years of experience in aircraft mechanical composite component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and parts replacement.
• At least 3 years of experience in aircraft structural modifications and repair.
• At least 3 years of experience with aircraft tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, micro bonders, vacuum gauges, and heat blankets.
• At least 3 years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, manuals, specification sketches, job orders, planning documents, and engineering drawings.
• At least 3 years of experience prioritizing workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• Must be able to work either first or second shift.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

• 5 or more years of work-related experience as listed in the basic qualifications.
• Experience presenting to leadership and internal and external customers.
• Experience developing and maintaining partnerships with customers, stakeholders, and peers.

Responsibilities

• Bond metallic or nonmetallic materials to fabricate parts or perform repairs using specified products and processes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals, specification sketches, job orders, planning documents, and engineering drawings.
• Determine equipment requirements and the methods and sequences of operation for fabricating parts from materials such as graphite, fiberglass, plastic, epoxy resins, and rubber.
• Plan, lay out, and build adhesive-bonded assemblies of metallic and nonmetallic composite materials.
• Build composite and metal parts into subassemblies for pre-fitting in preparation for bonding and curing in press ovens and autoclaves.
• Lay out, pre-fit, assemble, and perform lay-up on metal-to-metal and composite bonded assemblies.
• Fit core where close tolerances are required for installation of details and completion of assemblies.
• Perform vacuum bagging.
• Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials to develop and trace patterns, or use templates.
• Select tooling and materials compatible with the processing techniques identified in work instructions.
• Complete required paperwork related to assigned duties.
• Use and operate ground support equipment as needed.
• Work with little or no supervision, prioritize assignments, and emphasize first-time quality.
• Interface effectively with management, other departments, and co-workers.
• Follow safety procedures and specifications and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed