Flight Operations Mechanic

Boeing•USA - Patuxent River, MD, MD

4d•$33 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is actively 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 experience performing military aircraft maintenance activities
1+ years of experience in a military or commercial aircraft environment
Military fighter or commercial aircraft maintenance experience
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in troubleshooting electronic and aircraft systems
Experience with Aircraft Maintenance/Aircraft Structural Repair

Responsibilities

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 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
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, trouble-shooting, 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, trouble shoot, 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