Lead F-18 General Mechanic

Boeing•New Orleans, LA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an F-18 General Mechanic Lead willing to be on 1st or 2nd shift at Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans in Belle Chase, Louisiana. This role involves leading the assembly, disassembly, and modification of systems by overseeing changes, removals, replacements, or upgrades of aerospace vehicle components. The Lead will also direct troubleshooting of complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, configure aerospace vehicles and test equipment, and oversee validation/verification testing. Documentation of procedures, processes, and test results is crucial for contractual and regulatory compliance. The position also includes inspecting components for flight worthiness, leading and supervising tasks related to the safe handling of aerospace vehicles, and providing training and mentorship. The role requires working under minimal direction.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in military fighter aircraft maintenance
Minimum of 3 years leading a team (including managing team assignment, tracking status, and developing a team’s talent)
Experience as a military plane captain
Willing to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights and weekends
Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds or more during a shift
Minimum of 1 year of experience in reading and interpreting technical publications and/or maintenance manuals
Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Nice To Haves

Must be able to work outdoors under all types of weather conditions (Humidity/High temperatures) with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes
F-18 (AM or AD) Qualifications
Prior experience with Navy 4790.2 requirements, is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the assembly, disassembly and modification of systems by overseeing the change, removal, replacement or upgrade of aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes
Oversee assembly, disassembly or overhaul
Configure aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment
Direct troubleshooting of complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components
Oversee validation/verification testing of systems and components
Document procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results)
Inspect components and verify repairs for flight worthiness requirements
Lead and supervise others to perform tasks associated with the safe handling of an aerospace vehicle (e.g. jacking, towing, system operations)
Provide training and mentors others
Perform end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, through-flight, and phase inspections
Perform coordinated combat turns and hot pit refuels
Advise on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and related aerospace equipment
Use technical data to diagnose and address maintenance problems on aircraft systems
Interpret and advise on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment
Solve problems and maintain aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment
Remove and install aircraft components
Conduct functional tests of repaired components and systems
Adjust, align, and rig aircraft systems
Supervise and perform aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations
Perform aircraft and component operational checks
Interpret inspection findings and resolve adequacy of corrective actions
Inspect and check components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation
Inspect and operate powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment
Inspect and identify aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair
Review maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation
Inventory and maintain aircraft equipment