Experienced Structures Repair & Modification Technician – C-17

Boeing • San Antonio, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Aerospace Operations, part of Boeing Global Services, is seeking an experienced Structures Repair and Modification Technician to join the C-17 team in San Antonio, Texas. The role performs structural repairs and modifications, including work on critical support structures and fracture-critical areas. The technician reads and interprets engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements; uses tooling and fixtures for depot-level work; troubleshoots and repairs aircraft mechanical components; and accesses aircraft data through computer systems. The position requires the ability to pass an assessment during the training cycle and to maintain certifications, licenses, and permits required for assigned work. Candidates must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process. This is a variable-shift position. The starting pay rate is $83,400 per year ($40.10 per hour), with an additional $1.00 per hour for Airframe Certification and $1.00 per hour for Powerplant Certification. The job is not safety sensitive and does not require security clearance. Relocation assistance is not negotiable, and Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. U.S. export control compliance requires the employee to be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience working with non-porous metals such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel.
• At least 10 years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures.
• At least 10 years of experience using structural hand tools, including 45- and 90-degree drills, pancake adapters, countersink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.
• At least 10 years of experience working on heavy aircraft structures, including locating, drilling, countersinking, and fastening items such as doublers, stringers, webs, and seat tracks.
• Ability to work variable shifts.
• Ability to pass an assessment during the training cycle.
• Ability to meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Successful completion of the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with depot-level or heavy-structures maintenance.
• Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding electric-powered elevating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform close-tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation on critical support structures and fracture-critical areas.
• Locate blind holes for installing new structural items onto existing structure.
• Seal, paint, shim, and preserve structure in accordance with standard repair processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modifications and repairs.
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot-level modification and repair of structural parts.
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft mechanical components and replace components as needed.
• Determine the functionality of basic electrical systems.
• Use aircraft tools and equipment, including test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet-metal brakes, and shears.
• Access aircraft data through computer systems and initiate online parts and discrepancy requests.
• Maintain certifications, licenses, and permits required for assigned work.
• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Ensure the work environment is safe for access and task performance by applying Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag systems.

Benefits

• 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.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Additional hourly pay of $1.00 for Airframe Certification and $1.00 for Powerplant Certification.

What This Job Offers

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