Experienced Structures Mechanic - Executive Fleet (4829)

Boeing • San Antonio, TX

78d • $78,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) is looking for an Experienced Structures Mechanic to join our Executive Fleet 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, sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes. The mechanic will read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modifications and repairs. Additionally, the role requires knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting and repair procedures, as well as the ability to train and assist teammates as needed.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Depot Level/Heavy Structures maintenance.
• Experience with Executive Fleet aircraft maintenance and operations.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft mechanical components and replace components.
• Determine functionality of basic electrical systems.
• Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests.
• Ensure compliance with safety and first time quality.
• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Ensure working environment is safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag systems applications.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• 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
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing