Experienced Structures Mechanic - Executive Fleet (2742)

Boeing•San Antonio, TX

5d•$78,000

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 selected candidates will support executive transport modification programs and will lead structural modifications.

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 structures 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
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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 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 specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modifications and repairs
Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts
Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components
Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the Determine functionality of basic electrical systems
Knowledge of aircraft tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc.
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
Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications
This position requires the ability to pass an assessment during the training cycle
Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position