F-15 Flight Line Avionics Technician - Qatar

Boeing • Hazelwood, MO

11d • $68,000 - $92,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Aerospace Operations, part of Boeing Global Services, is hiring an F-15 Flight Line Avionics Technician to support maintenance efforts at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The role is a long-term international assignment of at least two years. Assignment benefits are provided for relocation to the international location. The employee must meet international assignment health requirements; accompanying family members must also meet those requirements. The candidate must be able to obtain a local driver’s license, work visa, and any required country clearances, and satisfy applicable cultural, labor, and immigration requirements. The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance, including an interim U.S. Secret Clearance before starting and a final U.S. Secret Clearance after starting; U.S. citizenship is required for that clearance. A U.S. Person is also required to meet export-control compliance requirements.

The technician works under general supervision and supports aircraft and squadron operations. Work includes modifying, assembling, disassembling, configuring, troubleshooting, testing, inspecting, and documenting aerospace systems and components. The technician may oversee assembly, overhaul, and on-the-job training, and must be able to perform Cross Utilization Training as required. The position requires willingness to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime; some roles may use rotating shifts. It is not a safety-sensitive position. Boeing identifies the role as a drug-free workplace position, with testing when policy criteria are met.

The listed pay range is $68,000–$92,000, based on candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations. Boeing describes its total rewards as including competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees may enroll in benefits that generally include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time-away programs. Available programs depend on eligibility factors. Relocation benefits are provided only for the international assignment; relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit. The employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience with fighter aircraft maintenance and/or management.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance is required before starting and a final U.S. Secret Clearance after starting.
• Ability to obtain a local driver's license.
• Willingness to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime; some positions may also have rotating shifts.
• Ability to meet international assignment health requirements; accompanying family members must also meet those requirements.
• Ability to obtain a work visa, meet applicable cultural requirements, and satisfy the destination country's labor and immigration formalities and required clearances.
• U.S. Person status as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required for export-control compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on military fighter platforms such as F-15, F-16, F-18, or F-22.
• Experience with aircraft systems including avionics, flight controls, hydraulics, fuel, and/or integrated vehicle management systems.
• Applicable and appropriate educational or certification credentials from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, or modify systems by changing, removing, replacing, or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Oversee assembly, disassembly, or overhaul.
• Configure aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
• Perform validation and verification testing of systems and components.
• Document procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance, including repairs, test results, applicable modifications, and inspection results.
• Inspect components and verify repairs for flightworthiness requirements.
• Oversee on-the-job training.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of squadron operations.
• Carry out Cross Utilization Training (CUT) as required.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation/assignment benefits are provided for the international assignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed