Experienced General Mechanic – F/A-18 (4710)

Boeing•San Antonio, TX

22h•$78,000

About The Position

Boeing Global Services (BDS) is looking for an Experienced General Mechanic to join our F/A-18 team in San Antonio, TX. Position 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. Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work. 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.

Requirements

10+ years of experience Depot Level/Heavy General maintenance
10+ years of experience working various aircraft exterior and interior systems such as hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines
10+ years of experience in working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload

Nice To Haves

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.
Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.
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.