F-18 General Mechanic

Boeing • New Orleans, LA

3d • $68,000 - $92,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Global Services is seeking an F-18 General Mechanic to work at Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base New Orleans in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. The posting mentions 1st or 2nd shift and states Shift 1. Eligible candidates may receive a stipend in addition to salary. The role works under general direction and involves maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and documenting F-18 aircraft and related equipment. The position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance. The role must also meet U.S. export control requirements. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas.

The position is not safety sensitive and is not contingent upon a program award. Relocation is available based on candidate eligibility. The stated summary pay range is $68,000–$92,000. Boeing describes a Total Rewards package that may include competitive base pay and variable compensation, and eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs. Specific programs and options vary based on eligibility factors.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in military fighter aircraft maintenance.
• At least 1 year of experience reading and interpreting technical publications and/or maintenance manuals.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
• U.S. citizenship is required for the security clearance.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including humidity and high temperatures, with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes.
• F-18 AM or AD qualifications.
• Prior experience with Navy 4790.2 requirements.

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 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, modifications, and inspection results.
• Inspect components and verify repairs for flightworthiness requirements.
• Oversee training.
• Perform end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections.
• Perform coordinated combat turns and hot pit refuels.
• Advise on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and related aerospace equipment.
• Use technical data to diagnose and address aircraft-system maintenance problems.
• Interpret and advise on maintenance procedures and policies for repairing aircraft and related equipment.
• Solve problems and maintain aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment.
• Remove and install aircraft components.
• Conduct functional tests of repaired components and systems.
• Adjust, align, and rig aircraft systems.
• Supervise and perform aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.
• Perform aircraft and component operational checks.
• Interpret inspection findings and determine the adequacy of corrective actions.
• Inspect and check components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation.
• Inspect and operate powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment.
• Inspect and identify aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair.
• Review maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation.
• Inventory and maintain aircraft equipment.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance.
• Eligible employees may enroll in flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Eligible employees may enroll in retirement savings plans.
• Eligible employees may enroll in life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Stipend payment for eligible candidates.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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