F/A-18 General Mechanic - Associate

Boeing•San Antonio, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Aerospace Operations Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is looking for an Associate General Mechanic to join our F/A-18 team in San Antonio, TX.

Requirements

3+ years of experience Depot Level/Heavy General maintenance
3+ years of experience working various aircraft exterior and interior systems such as hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines
3+ years of experience in working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
Willing to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime
Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (F/A-18 or Depot Leve/Modifications)
Experience performing aircraft engine runs, and engine borescope inspections
Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment

Responsibilities

Perform efforts associated with flight controls installation, removal and rigging.
Landing gear and servicing of aircraft
Perform essential component change outs for example servo pumps, filters and engine components
Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair
Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests
Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work
Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures
Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes
Use precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements
Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work
Able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
Must be familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and on the job performance
Will be required to assist other team members (Avionics, Structures, Electrics) in order to ensure cost/schedule targets are met