F/a-18 General Mechanic - Associate

Boeing Aerospace Operations

San Antonio, TX, United States
Base: $75,000 / $36.06 ph; additive: $2.00phly for...
3+ years depot level heavy general maintenance experience
Experience with hydraulic and flight control systems
Ability to read engineering drawings and technical orders
The role involves performing flight controls installation, removal, rigging, and landing gear servicing for the F/A-18 team

Job Summary

  • The role involves performing flight controls installation, removal, rigging, and landing gear servicing for the F/A-18 team.
  • Candidates must be able to interpret engineering drawings and technical orders to execute structural modifications and repairs.
  • The position offers a starting pay rate of $75,000 annually plus additive hourly pay for specific certifications.

Matching Summary

The role involves performing flight controls installation, removal, rigging, and landing gear servicing for the F/A-18 team.

Salary

Base: $75,000 / $36.06 per hour; Additive: $2.00/hourly for Airframe and Powerplant Certifications; Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years depot level heavy general maintenance experience
  • Experience with hydraulic and flight control systems
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and technical orders
  • Familiarity with hazardous energy lock out tag systems
  • Proficiency using precision measuring instruments and gauges

Nice-to-have

  • Experience performing aircraft engine runs
  • Experience with engine borescope inspections
  • Ability to operate forklifts and mobile cranes
  • Prior F/A-18 specific maintenance background
  • Collaborative team assistance capabilities

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years of depot level heavy general maintenance experience
  • 3+ years working on aircraft exterior and interior systems
  • U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility
  • Must obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance post-start
  • No visa sponsorship provided for this position

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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