Job Description

Experienced General Mechanic - F/A-18 (4710) at BOEING summary:

Experienced General Mechanic specializing in F/A-18 aircraft maintenance, including flight controls, landing gear, and engine components. Skilled in interpreting technical orders, performing structural modifications, diagnosing malfunctions, and using precision tools to ensure quality and safety compliance. Over 10 years of heavy maintenance experience, supporting aircraft systems and collaborating to meet cost and schedule goals in a defense aerospace environment.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) is looking for an Experienced General Mechanic to join our F/A-18 team in San Antonio, TX .

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform efforts associated with flight controls installation, removal and rigging. Landing gear and servicing of aircraft.
• Perform essential component change outs for example servo pumps, filters and engine components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair.
• Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests.
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.
• Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.
• Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes.
• Use precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements.
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.
• Able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
• Must be familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and on the job performance.
• Will be required to assist other team members (Avionics, Structures, Electricals) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of experience Depot Level /Heavy General maintenance
• 10+ years of experience working various aircraft exterior and interior systems such as hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines
• 10+ years of experience in working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
• Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (F/A-18 or Depot Level/Modifications)
• Experience performing aircraft engine runs, and engine borescope inspections.
• Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies .

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Starting Pay Rate : $78,000 / $37.50 per hour

Additive Pay:

$1.00/hourly for Airframe Certification

$1.00/hourly for Powerplant Certification

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 05, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Keywords:

F/A-18 maintenance, aircraft flight controls, landing gear servicing, engine components repair, structural modification, technical orders, aviation safety, heavy aircraft maintenance, servo pump replacement, aviation mechanical systems

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Interim role, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift,

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