Experienced Structures Repair & Modification Technician – C-17

Boeing • San Antonio, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Aerospace Operations, part of Boeing Global Services (BGS), is seeking an experienced Structures Repair and Modification Technician to join the C-17 team in San Antonio, Texas. The position performs structural repair and modification work on aircraft, including close-tolerance drilling, reaming, and the removal and installation of components in critical support structures and fracture-critical areas. The technician also locates blind holes for new structural items and performs sealing, painting, shimming, and preservation in accordance with standard repair processes.

The role requires interpreting engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements; using tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot-level structural work; troubleshooting and repairing aircraft mechanical components; and determining the functionality of basic electrical systems. Technicians access aircraft data through computer systems and initiate online parts and discrepancy requests. They must maintain required certifications, licenses, and permits, pass an assessment during the training cycle, and ensure work areas are safe through application of Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag systems.

The position requires working variable shifts and the ability to climb vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds. The role is subject to Boeing's Conflict of Interest assessment process and U.S. export-control requirements; applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person. Boeing does not sponsor employment visas for this position. The position is not safety-sensitive and does not require a security clearance. Relocation assistance is not negotiable. Starting pay 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.

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 structures hand tools, including 45- and 90-degree drills, pancake adapters, countersink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.
• At least 10 years of experience with heavy structures work, including locating, drilling, countersinking, and fastening structures such as doublers, stringers, webs, and seat tracks to aircraft.
• Ability to work variable shifts.
• Ability to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift approximately 35 pounds.
• Must pass an assessment during the training cycle.
• Must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Must meet U.S. export-control requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform close-tolerance drilling and reaming, and remove and install components in critical support structures and fracture-critical areas.
• Locate blind holes for installation of new structural items in 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.
• Determine the functionality of basic electrical systems.
• Access aircraft data through computer systems and initiate online parts and discrepancy requests.
• Maintain certifications, licenses, and permits required for assigned work.
• Apply Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag systems to ensure the work environment is safe for access and job-task performance.
• Pass an assessment during the training cycle.

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 pay of $1.00 per hour for Airframe Certification and $1.00 per hour for Powerplant Certification.

What This Job Offers

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