Flight Operations Mechanic

Boeing • Patuxent River, MD

107d • $31 - $46

About The Position

Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking experienced Flight Operations Mechanics to join our team in Patuxent River, MD. Flight encompasses all of the duties of the following job classifications: Inspector Aircraft, Mechanic Electrical and Electronics, and Mechanic Flight.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience performing military aircraft maintenance activities.
• 1+ years of experience in a military or commercial aircraft environment.
• Military fighter or commercial aircraft maintenance experience.
• Current and valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Aircraft electrical/electronic experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the calibration, adjustment, troubleshooting, repair and modification of electronic test equipment used exclusively by production.
• 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.
• Fabricate parts such as skins, doors, aircraft frames, air bags, test panels, clips, brackets, angles and ribs without the aid of jigs and fixtures.
• Perform aircraft flight line operational checkout, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair of any electrical or electronic system.
• Install or replace instruments such as fuel quantity, rate of climb and oil pressure indicators.
• Install, repair, and replace tanks, power plants, generators, and aircraft engines.
• Perform operational checkout of hydraulic systems and mechanical systems.
• Fabricate, adjust, troubleshoot, repair and modify electronic test equipment.
• Repair, install and hook up bomb, missile and rocket racks and pylons.
• Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to and during preflight.
• Install, adjust, repair and replace structural parts and assemblies.
• Operate engines during run-ups and troubleshoot when needed.
• Splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles.
• Diagnose and correct hydraulic and mechanical malfunctions.
• Modify aircraft components or aircraft support equipment.
• Install or replace reservoirs, etc. and repair leaks.
• Inspect explosive and armament installations.
• Install and load ejection seats and guns.
• Perform engine buildup as assigned.
• Maintain aircraft historical records.
• Perform composite repairs.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing