Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Jacksonville and Component Operations Structures Mechanics (Associate Level)

Boeing • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Aerospace Operations is hiring Associate Level Structures Mechanics at its Jacksonville, Florida MRO facility. The role supports the MRO and Component Operations KC-135 Fan Duct organization and programs involving KC-135 Fan Duct, military commercial derivatives, fighter aircraft, and aircraft component maintenance, repair, and overhaul. The work directly supports military customer readiness through aircraft maintenance, repairs, and modifications. Employees are expected to adhere to established processes and regulatory and contractual requirements, and to complete accurate, timely maintenance records.

The mechanic fabricates, locates, trims, drills, reams, and assembles metallic and composite components; performs structural repairs and modifications; and installs and removes aircraft hardware and components. The role also includes applying finishes and sealants, conducting cleaning and corrosion-control tasks, using fixed tooling and precision measuring equipment, and completing technical documentation. Work is performed in a dynamic MRO environment and requires flexibility to help deliver aircraft on schedule. Candidates must be able to work first or second shift, including weekends and overtime; some positions may rotate shifts.

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 Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime; some positions may be rotating.
• Ability to lift and use tools, materials, equipment, and components within Boeing lifting standards: maximum 35 pounds per person or 45 pounds for two people.
• Ability to work either first or second shift.
• Successful candidates must meet U.S. export-control requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start. U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government for the clearance.
• Applicants must meet Boeing's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• The employer will not sponsor employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

• FAA Airframe and/or Power Plant certification.
• Ability to close-tolerance drill within .001 and precision-measure within .0005.
• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and environmental processes, including human factors, FOD 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 aircraft fastener types, including rivets, blind rivets, screws, hi-locks, bolts, and lock bolts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, process data sheets, maintenance instruction manuals, work orders, and applicable technical directives and service bulletins.
• Fabricate, locate, trim, drill or ream, and assemble metallic and composite components; modify aircraft skins and other structural components.
• Perform structural repairs and modifications on KC-135 Fan Duct, tankers, strike fighters, commercial derivative aircraft, and flight-control components.
• Install rivets, blind fasteners, hi-locks, and other hardware in metallic and composite structures.
• Use precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, dial calipers, grip gauges, feeler gauges, depth gauges, trimics, and bore gauges.
• Clean and protect components against corrosion, and perform polishing or 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 primer, paint, Alodine, and sealants.
• Complete aircraft technical logbooks, maintenance documentation, work packages, and zonal handovers accurately and on time in coordination with program leads and managers.
• Raise technical discrepancies and other issues with the program lead and manager.
• Strive for first-time quality, safe work, efficient task completion, and cleanliness and organization in assigned work areas.
• Follow leads' and senior subject matter experts' guidance; wear required safety equipment and complete required training.
• Maintain required certifications, licenses, and permits; conduct daily detailed tool inventories.
• Use basic computer systems, including Microsoft Office, to complete job requirements.
• Report incidents and occurrences in Boeing's Safety Management System and contribute to an open reporting culture and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comply with regulatory requirements, company processes, and procedures; work flexibly to support on-time aircraft delivery.
• Work as an effective team member and demonstrate appropriate behaviors, including equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Perform other duties as directed by management for the benefit of the company, program, or employees.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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