Product Repair/Modification Technicians - Structures (Associate Level)

Boeing • Jacksonville, FL

1d • $57,800 - $78,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Aerospace Operations is hiring Associate Level Product Repair/Modification Technicians – Structures for its MRO Jacksonville facility in Jacksonville, Florida. The role supports military warfighter readiness by performing maintenance repairs and modifications for military customers. Technicians join the MRO and Component Operations F/A-18 organization and support programs involving military commercial derivatives, fighter aircraft, and aircraft component maintenance, repair, and overhaul. The position requires adherence to established processes, accurate and timely work recording, and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Technicians perform structural repairs and modifications on F/A-18 flight controls, tankers, strike fighters, commercial derivative aircraft, and flight-control components. Work includes fabricating, locating, trimming, drilling or reaming, and assembling metallic and composite components; modifying aircraft skins and other structural components; and installing fasteners. The role also includes maintaining accurate aircraft technical logbooks and maintenance documentation, reporting technical issues, following safety and quality practices, and contributing to continuous improvement.

The position is based in Jacksonville, Florida. Candidates must be able to work either first or second shift and may need to work variable or rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime. Employees must meet U.S. export-control requirements and be a U.S. Person. Boeing describes a Total Rewards package with competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities, plus eligible benefit programs. The listed summary pay range is $57,800–$78,200.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of aircraft structures mechanic experience; commercial, defense, or relevant trade apprenticeship experience is considered.
• At least 3 years of experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
• Ability to close-tolerance drill within .003 and precision-measure within .003.
• Computer proficiency, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work either first or second shift, variable shifts, weekends, and overtime; some positions may be rotating.
• Must satisfy Boeing’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Must meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must be able to lift and use tools, materials, equipment, and components within Boeing lifting standards.

Nice To Haves

• FAA certification in Airframe and/or Power Plant.
• Ability to close-tolerance drill within .001 and precision-measure within .0005.
• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and environmental processes, including human factors, foreign object debris control, tool control, health and safety, and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Use assembly jigs, repair equipment, and other fixed tooling to locate parts, trim, shim, final-drill, deburr, and build components to blueprint requirements.
• Identify common fasteners, including rivets, blind rivets, screws, hi-locks, bolts, and lock bolts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, process data sheets, maintenance instruction manuals, work orders, airworthiness directives, technical directives, and service bulletins.
• Fabricate, locate, trim, drill or ream, and assemble metallic and composite components; make modifications to aircraft skins and other structural components; and install fasteners.
• Perform structural repairs and modifications on F-18 flight controls, tankers, strike fighters, commercial derivative aircraft, and flight-control components.
• Perform cleaning, corrosion prevention and control, polishing, and dry-wash tasks.
• Remove and reinstall access panels and fairings, and remove damaged screws without damaging surrounding structure.
• Safety-wire components and install cotter pins.
• Apply aircraft finishes, including primer, paint, Alodine, and sealants.
• Complete aircraft technical logbooks, maintenance documentation, work packages, and zonal handovers accurately and within prescribed timescales in coordination with program leads and managers.
• Raise technical issues, discrepancies, and other concerns with the program lead and manager.
• Strive for first-time quality and efficient work; follow safety practices and wear required safety equipment.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in assigned work areas and follow “Clean as You Go” practices.
• Follow direction from leads and senior subject matter experts, and complete required company and statement-of-work training.
• Maintain certifications, licenses, and permits required for assigned work.
• Lift and use tools, materials, equipment, and components in accordance with Boeing lifting standards: a maximum of 35 pounds per person or 45 pounds for two people.
• Perform detailed tool inventories daily.
• Use basic computer systems, including Microsoft Office, as needed for job requirements.
• Contribute to an open and honest reporting culture, report incidents and occurrences in Boeing’s Safety Management System, and comply with regulatory requirements and company processes and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and remain flexible to help deliver aircraft on time to the customer.
• Perform other duties as directed by management for the benefit of the company, program, or employees.
• Contribute as an effective team member and display appropriate behaviors, including equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Employee incentive programs.
• Educational assistance.
• Resources to support career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed