Associate General Mechanic – C-17 (4699)
About The Position
Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for an Associate General Mechanic to join our C-17 team in San Antonio, TX. This role involves performing efforts associated with flight controls installation, removal and rigging, landing gear and servicing of aircraft, and essential component change outs. The mechanic will read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair. They will access aircraft data via computer systems, initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests, and maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits. The position requires ensuring equipment is used in accordance with safety and operating procedures, diagnosing and correcting malfunctions, and using precision measuring instruments to check dimensions and conformance. The role also involves maintaining necessary certifications, working in confined spaces, lifting loads of approximately 35 pounds, and being familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag systems. The Associate General Mechanic will assist other team members (Avionics, Structures, Electricals) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in military aircraft general maintenance
- 4+ years of experience working various aircraft exterior and interior systems such as hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines
- 4+ years of experience in working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
- Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload
- Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (C-17 or Depot Leve/Modifications)
- Experience performing aircraft engine runs, and engine borescope inspections
- Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment
Responsibilities
- Perform efforts associated with flight controls installation, removal and rigging.
- Landing gear and servicing of aircraft
- Perform essential component change outs for example servo pumps, filters and engine components
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair
- Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests
- Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work
- Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.
- Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes
- Use precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements.
- Able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
- Must be familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and on the job performance
- Will be required to assist other team members (Avionics, Structures, Electricals) 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
