F/A-18 Airframe Field Service Representative (FSR)-Kuwait

Boeing • Hazelwood, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Aerospace Operations, part of Boeing Global Services (BGS), is seeking an F/A-18 Airframe Field Service Representative to support the F/A-18 program at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base in Kuwait. This is a long-term international assignment, and relocation/assignment benefits for the international location will be provided. The employee must meet international assignment health requirements; accompanying family members must meet them as well. The position requires willingness and ability to travel, deploy, and relocate to domestic or international locations as customer needs and management requirements dictate, potentially on short notice. Failure to deploy, travel, or relocate when required may be considered a resignation.

The representative provides technical support to the Kuwaiti Air Force for F/A-18 airframe and powerplant systems. Work includes leading field support, troubleshooting systems, resolving maintenance and operational issues, monitoring product performance, analyzing technical data and maintenance procedures, recommending resolutions, and delivering ad hoc training. The position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and U.S. citizenship, and must meet U.S. export control requirements. Employment is subject to applicable international health, visa/work permit, labor and immigration requirements, and the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

The role is based at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, and is identified as Shift 1 (United States of America). The listed summary pay range is $104,550–$141,450. Boeing describes a Total Rewards package that may include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities, and eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs. Specific programs and eligibility vary by factors including location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical publications.
• At least 5 years of experience on F/A-18 Hornet airframes, hydraulic systems, and fuel systems.
• At least 5 years of experience performing fault-isolation troubleshooting on fuel and hydraulic systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel or deploy to a variety of domestic and international locations, potentially on short notice and for varying durations.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to domestic or international locations as required by customer needs and the statement of work.
• Ability to meet international assignment health requirements; accompanying family members must also meet these requirements if relocating.
• Ability to obtain the required country work visa and satisfy applicable cultural, labor, and immigration requirements.
• Ability to obtain international health clearances and a visa/work permit for the assigned country.
• Satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Meet U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Pass drug testing when applicable under company policy.

Nice To Haves

• At least 7 years of experience on F/A-18 E/F is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for F/A-18 airframe and powerplant systems for the Kuwaiti Air Force, including engine/airframe interface, control surfaces, flight control systems and rigging, environmental control systems, landing and arresting gear, aircraft structures, composite repair, bleed air, hydraulics, pneumatics, onboard oxygen generating system (OBOGS), egress systems, fuels, corrosion control, and secondary power systems.
• Lead technical field support of company products.
• Perform troubleshooting procedures for multiple systems and specialty coverage.
• Resolve maintenance and operational issues.
• Monitor product performance and recommend resolutions to potential issues.
• Analyze technical data and evaluate maintenance procedures.
• Develop and conduct ad hoc training.
• Travel, deploy, and relocate to domestic or international locations as required to meet customer needs and management requirements.

Benefits

• Relocation/assignment benefits for the international location.
• 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. Availability varies by eligibility factors.

What This Job Offers

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