Associate Structures Mechanic C-17 (4699)

Boeing • San Antonio, TX

93d • $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for an Associate Structures Mechanic to join our C-17 team in San Antonio, TX. The position involves performing close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas. Responsibilities include locating blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure, sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes. The role requires reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair. Additionally, the mechanic will use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts, and must have knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless.
• 4+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures.
• 4+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.
• 4+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures to aircraft.
• Ability to work variable shifts to support mission requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (C-17 or Depot Level).
• Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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 sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements.
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts.
• 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.
• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing