Flight Operations Mechanic

Boeing • Las Vegas, NV

75d • $24 - $37

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for Flight Operations Mechanics to support the Phantom Works team in Las Vegas, NV! Boeing is seeking skilled Flight Operations Mechanics to support our fighter aircraft program in Las Vegas, NV. This position involves direct support of advanced military platforms, requiring hands-on experience with aircraft mechanical systems and avionics. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working on military aircraft, with a strong ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic systems in a fast-paced flight operations environment. This is a critical role within Boeing's defense operations, offering the opportunity to contribute to the readiness and performance of some of the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world.

Requirements

• Flight line experience
• Active Top Secret Clearance

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 and during preflight.
• Inspect explosive and armament installations.
• 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.
• Perform aircraft and/or spacecraft bench or flight line operational checkout, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair of any electrical or electronic system.
• Fabricate, adjust, troubleshoot, repair and modify aircraft electrical systems.
• 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.
• Splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles.
• Install and load ejection seats and guns.
• Install, adjust, repair and replace structural parts and assemblies.
• Fabricate parts such as skins, doors, aircraft frames, air bags, test panels, clips, brackets, angles and ribs without the aid of jigs and fixtures.
• Modify aircraft components or aircraft support equipment.
• 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