Aircraft Composite Repair Technician (Associate or Experienced)

Boeing • Jacksonville, FL

21h

About The Position

Boeing Aerospace Operations, part of Boeing Global Services (BGS), is seeking 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 assigned work with little or general supervision; Experienced technicians can perform it without supervision and assist others.

Technicians fabricate and repair aircraft components using metallic and nonmetallic materials, including graphite, fiberglass, plastic, epoxy resins, and rubber. Work includes preparing, fitting, assembling, laying up, bonding, vacuum bagging, and curing composite and metal assemblies. Technicians interpret technical documents, select compatible tooling and materials, operate ground support equipment as needed, complete required paperwork, and work to maintain first-time quality and project schedules. They follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

The role requires candidates to be able to work either first or second shift. Candidates must meet U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person and must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. The position is not safety sensitive and is not contingent upon a program award.

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 and equipment 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; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance, and an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of work-related experience in the areas 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.
• 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 composite and other materials.
• Plan, lay out, and build adhesive-bonded assemblies of metallic and nonmetallic composite materials.
• Build composite and metal parts into subassemblies for pre-fitting and 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 to install details and complete assemblies.
• Perform vacuum bagging.
• Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace product or part patterns, or use templates.
• Select tooling and materials compatible with the processing techniques identified in work instructions.
• Complete required paperwork for assigned duties.
• Use and operate ground support equipment as needed.
• Work with little or no supervision and prioritize assignments to achieve first-time quality.
• Interface effectively with management, other departments, and co-workers.
• Follow safety procedures and specifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• At the Experienced level, assist others.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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