Flight Operations Mechanic - Quality Inspector

Boeing

1d•$33 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Flight Operations Mechanic – Quality Inspector to support the Quality Team in Patuxent River, MD! This position is for an “on aircraft quality assurance representative" in the Quality Assurance Department. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required. This is a union-represented position. This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinist (IAM 837) Collective Bargaining Agreement. New Hires, as well as employees who transfer from non-union positions, may be required to attend some type of training upon their start. Once any required training has been completed all new employees will be considered on probation for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period. This position requires travel up to 10% of the time. This role will be on 1st shift. This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Requirements

1+ years’ experience in a military or commercial aircraft environment
1+ years’ experience of Flight line experience
1+ years’ experience of Quality Inspector experience
Current driver's license
High school graduate or GED
Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.
An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required.

Nice To Haves

Military Aircraft Avionics and/or Mechanical experience highly desired
Experience troubleshooting electronic systems
Currently hold or have held a security clearance in the past 24 months

Responsibilities

Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to flight
Inspect explosive and armament installation
Maintain aircraft historical records
Perform activities prior to flight status and final inspection and daily maintenance of completed experimental aircraft or major modification to experimental aircraft
Inspect and/or perform bench and flight line operational checkout and inspect, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair of electrical and electronic systems
Inspect the calibration, adjustment, troubleshooting, repair and modification of electronic test equipment used exclusively by production and at times may be required to inspect the calibration, adjustment, troubleshooting, repair and modification of other electronic test equipment as directed
Perform aircraft and/or spacecraft bench or flight line operational checkout, trouble-shooting, adjustment and repair of any electrical or electronic system.
Fabricate, adjust, trouble shoot, repair and modify electronic test equipment
Perform operational checkout of hydraulic systems and mechanical systems.
Diagnose and correct hydraulic and mechanical malfunctions
Operate engines during run-ups and troubleshoot when needed
Perform engine buildup as assigned.
Install, repair, and replace tanks, power plants, generators, and aircraft engines
Install or replace reservoirs, etc. and repair leaks in same
Install or replace instruments such as fuel quantity, rate of climb and oil pressure indicators
Inspection of splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles.
Inspection of repair, install and hook up bomb, missile and rocket racks and pylons
Inspection of installations and load ejection seats and guns
Inspection of install adjusts, repair and replace structural parts and assemblies
Inspection of fabricated parts such as skins, doors, aircraft frames, air bags, test panels, clips, brackets, angles and ribs without the aid of jigs and fixtures
Inspection of modified aircraft components or aircraft support equipment and composite repairs