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

Boeing • Jacksonville, FL

3d • $57,800 - $78,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Aerospace Operations is hiring associate-level Aviation Maintenance Structures Technicians for its MRO Jacksonville and Component Operations organization in Jacksonville, Florida. The role supports military customer readiness by performing maintenance repairs and modifications on aircraft and components, including KC-135 Fan Duct, tankers, strike fighters, commercial derivative aircraft, and flight-control components. Successful candidates will work as part of the KC-135 Fan Duct organization and follow established processes, maintain accurate and timely work records, and meet contractual and regulatory requirements.

The position involves fabricating, locating, trimming, drilling, reaming, assembling, repairing, and modifying metallic and composite aircraft structures. Technicians use fixed tooling and precision measurement equipment, interpret technical documentation, apply aircraft finishes and sealants, and complete maintenance records and handovers. They are expected to emphasize first-time quality, safety, cleanliness, teamwork, continuous improvement, and on-time aircraft delivery. Candidates must be able to work either first or second shift, with variable shifts, weekends, overtime, and potentially rotating shifts as required.

Applicants must meet U.S. export-control requirements as a U.S. Person. The role also requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting. Boeing does not sponsor employment visas. Relocation assistance is not negotiable. This position is not contingent upon a program award and is not designated safety sensitive.

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 work either first or second shift.
• 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 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 after starting.

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, 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 rivets, blind rivets, screws, hi-locks, bolts, and lock bolts; select appropriate cutting tools and perform fastener removal and installation.
• Read and interpret blueprints, process data sheets, maintenance instruction manuals, work orders, engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, Airworthiness Directives, Technical Directives, and Service Bulletins.
• Fabricate, locate, trim, drill or ream, and assemble metallic and composite components; modify aircraft skins and other structural components; and install rivets, blind fasteners, hi-locks, and other fasteners.
• Perform structural repairs and modifications on KC-135 Fan Duct, tankers, strike fighters, commercial derivative aircraft, and flight-control components.
• Use precision measuring tools, including micrometers, dial calipers, grip gauges, feeler gauges, depth gauges, trimics, and bore gauges.
• Clean and protect aircraft structures 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 finishes, including 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 issues, discrepancies, and other concerns with the program lead and manager.
• Strive for first-time quality, work safely, maintain efficient work practices, and keep assigned work areas organized and clean.
• Follow the direction of leads and senior subject-matter experts; wear required safety equipment; 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 within Boeing lifting standards: a maximum of 35 pounds per person or 45 pounds for two people.
• Perform detailed daily tool inventories and use basic computer systems, including Microsoft Office, to complete 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.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and work flexibly to support on-time aircraft delivery.
• Perform other duties as directed by management and contribute as an effective team member, including displaying appropriate Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion behaviors.

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, and paid and unpaid time-away programs.
• Employee incentive programs and educational assistance.
• Resources to support employee development.

What This Job Offers

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