F-22 Aircraft Mechanic - Structures

Boeing • Hampton, VA

432d • $59,500 - $80,500

About The Position

The Aircraft Structures Mechanic at Boeing Global Services will be responsible for performing maintenance, repair, and upgrades on F-22 systems and structures at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. This role requires a strong understanding of aircraft technical orders, blueprints, and various maintenance actions on aircraft systems, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and engines. The position emphasizes collaboration and innovation in a diverse and inclusive environment, contributing to significant work in the aerospace sector.

Requirements

• 1+ years of aircraft maintenance experience/aircraft structural repair.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and replacement of parts.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Experience with aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, and shears.
• Experience in precision drilling, cutting, and fabricating aircraft structural components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience repairing and servicing military fighter aircraft such as F-15, F-16, F-18, A-10, F-22, F-35.
• 1+ year(s) of 5th generation aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting aircraft avionics systems.
• Experience with metal tubing and fittings, including swaging applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
• Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting user documentation such as blueprints or manufacturers' manuals.
• Fabrics and modifies aerospace products according to specifications.
• Utilizes technical publications effectively.
• Ensures proper use and understanding of personal protective equipment (PPE) including eyes, ears, foot, and head protection.

Benefits

• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED