Associate C-17 Structure Mechanic (4699), San Antonio

Boeing • San Antonio, TX

401d • $39,187 - $64,958 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate C-17 Structures Mechanic position at Boeing involves maintaining, repairing, and modifying aircraft structures and components, specifically for the C-17 aircraft. This role requires technical expertise in aircraft structural parts and the ability to work in a team environment to meet mission requirements. The position is based in San Antonio, TX, and is expected to be 100% onsite, with variable shifts including potential overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a technical or mechanical field performing work with basic hand tools
• 3+ years of experience with aircraft structural parts fabrication, assembly processes and procedures
• 3+ years' experience with structural repair
• Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload

Nice To Haves

• Experience with C-17 aircraft and/or aircraft structures
• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance
• Ability to operate a forklift and riding type electric powered elevating equipment

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and modify aircraft structures and structural components
• Maintain and repair aircraft components, flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components
• Utilize airframe and power plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions to restore equipment condition and operation
• Interpret technical documentation, blueprints and manufacturer manuals
• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas
• Locate 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
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts
• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35lbs
• Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications
• Assist other team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electrics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed