F/A-18 Super Hornet Avionics Technician

Boeing • New Orleans, LA

7d • $68,000 - $92,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Global Services is seeking an F/A-18 Super Hornet Avionics Technician to maintain aircraft avionics, electrical systems, and associated equipment. The role is based at NAS JRB New Orleans in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, and is expected to be 100% onsite. Work at the Stennis Facility in Kiln, Mississippi may also be required as needed. The technician works under general direction and prioritizes quality, product safety, and people safety.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in military fighter aircraft maintenance.
• At least 1 year of experience reading and interpreting technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Willingness to work variable shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim U.S. Secret Clearance is required before starting and a final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

• Fighter avionics/electrical modification experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes.
• F/A-18 (AT/AE) qualifications.
• Prior experience with Navy 4790.1 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain aircraft avionics, electrical systems, and associated equipment.
• Remove and install avionics, electrical, and related components and gear.
• Perform daily, pre-flight, post-flight, and periodic aircraft inspections.
• Perform flight operations, including daily and turnaround activities, launch and recovery, and plane captain activities.
• 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, applicable modifications, and inspection results.
• Inspect components and verify repairs against flight-worthiness requirements.
• Oversee training.
• Prioritize quality, product safety, and people safety.

Benefits

• 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.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Relocation may be offered based on candidate eligibility.
• Eligible candidates may receive a stipend in addition to salary.

What This Job Offers

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