F-15 Flight Line Weapons Technician - Qatar

Boeing • Hazelwood, MO

11d • $68,000 - $92,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Aerospace Operations, part of Boeing Global Services, is seeking F-15 Flightline Weapons Loader Technicians to support maintenance efforts at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. This is a long-term international assignment of at least two years. International assignment relocation benefits are provided, subject to eligibility and the requirements described in the posting. Candidates and any accompanying family members must meet applicable international assignment health requirements. Candidates must also be able to meet the country's cultural requirements, obtain required work authorization, and satisfy its labor and immigration formalities. The role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance and meet U.S. export-control requirements.

The technician performs aircraft weapons-system maintenance and configuration work, including troubleshooting faults, replacing components, inspecting systems for flightworthiness, and loading and unloading munitions and countermeasures. The role also involves documenting maintenance and test results, supporting contractual and regulatory compliance, overseeing on-the-job training, and carrying out cross-utilization training as required. The position works under general direction and may include variable or rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime.

The posted summary pay range is $68,000–$92,000. Eligible employees may have access to benefit programs that generally include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific offerings depend on eligibility factors. The posting states that relocation benefits are provided only for the international assignment, while also noting that relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit.

Requirements

• At least one 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.
• Must be willing to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime; some positions may have rotating shifts.
• Must be able to obtain a local driver's license.
• Must be able to meet international assignment health requirements; accompanying family members must also meet those requirements.
• Must be able to obtain a work visa, meet applicable cultural requirements, and satisfy the country's labor and immigration formalities.
• Ability to obtain clearances from International Health Services and a visa or work permit for the assigned country.
• Must meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person, as defined in 22 C.F.R. §120.62.
• Must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Employment is contingent on obtaining an interim U.S. Secret Clearance before starting and a final U.S. Secret Clearance after starting.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of AFI 21-101.
• Experience on U.S. Air Force military fighter platforms, including A-10, F-117, F-15, F-16, F-22, or F-35.
• Weapons loading and maintenance experience on the F-15.
• Experience in an Armament Backshop.
• Completion of Weapons 7-Level school.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, or modify systems by changing, removing, replacing, or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Remove and install alternate mission or normally installed equipment and line-replaceable units, and perform functional or operational checkouts.
• Configure aircraft to match mission requirements.
• Troubleshoot weapons systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair or replace faulty components.
• Perform validation and verification testing of systems and components.
• Document procedures and established processes, including repairs, test results, applicable modifications, and inspection results, to support contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Inspect weapons systems for flightworthiness requirements.
• Oversee on-the-job training.
• Load and unload munitions and countermeasures in accordance with standard configuration load requirements.
• Perform other duties assigned in support of squadron operations.
• Carry out cross-utilization training (CUT) as required.
• Work under general direction.

Benefits

• International assignment relocation benefits are provided; relocation benefits are limited to the international assignment.
• Eligible employees may generally 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.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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