Flight Operations Mechanic

Boeing • China Lake, CA

22h • $36 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Flight Operations Mechanic Company: The Boeing Company is seeking Flight Operations Mechanics to support the Kuwaiti F-18 flight test program. This position encompasses all the duties of the following job classifications: Aircraft Inspector, Mechanic-Electrical and Electronics, and Flight Mechanic. The position will be based in China Lake, CA . Position Responsibilities: Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to and during preflight Inspect explosive and armament installations 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, trouble-shooting, 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, trouble-shooting, 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 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 Perform crash crew duties as directed Splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles Repair, install and hook up bomb, missile and rocket racks and pylons 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 This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience performing military aircraft maintenance activities

Nice To Haves

• Experience with F/A-18 and/or EA-18G operations and maintenance
• Experience in Test Operations and Flight Test Engineering Operations
• FAA A/P License
• Formal military technical training/certifications

Responsibilities

• Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to and during preflight
• Inspect explosive and armament installations
• 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, trouble-shooting, 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, trouble-shooting, 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
• 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
• Perform crash crew duties as directed
• Splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles
• Repair, install and hook up bomb, missile and rocket racks and pylons
• 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

• 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 with 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED