Experienced Structures Mechanic C-17 (4699)

Boeing • San Antonio, TX

94d • $78,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Global Service (BGS) is looking for an Experienced 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. The mechanic will locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure and perform efforts associated with 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 modifications and repairs. 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

• 10+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless.
• 10+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures.
• 10+ years of experience using structure hand tools such as drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.
• 10+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft.
• 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 Depot Level/Heavy Structures maintenance.
• Experience with aircraft maintenance and operations.
• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.

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 efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modifications and repairs.
• 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
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing