F/A-18 Experienced Fuels General Mechanic (4701)

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F/A-18 Experienced Fuels General Mechanic (4701)

Company:

Boeing Aerospace Operations

Job ID:

00000429458

Date Posted:

2024-06-13

Location:

USA - San Antonio, TX

Job Description Qualifications:

The Boeing Company is looking for a F/A-18 Experienced Fuels General Mechanic to join our team in San Antonio, TX.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Remove and reinstallation of structural brackets, supports, vents, tubes, and component assemblies in aircraft fuel tanks
  • Performs dry capacity checks, FOD free inspections prior to tank closure, fuel tank leak repairs/leaks checks, and drain/air purge fuel tanks
  • Required to perform fuel system maintenance & pressurization checks as required.
  • Perform fuel tank maintenance safety tasks to include clearing the aircraft when applying electrical power, use grounding safety devices, perform lock-out/tag-out, and performing Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) tests.
  • Defuels and refuels aircraft as required.
  • Read and interpret technical data, blueprints, engineering drawings, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing specifications in the maintenance processes.
  • Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, modify and replace aircraft fuel components and systems and follow-on operational access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location option (San Antonio, TX).

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

The position requires the ability to pass assessment at the end of training cycle.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 4+ years of experience working as a F/A-18 fuel tank mechanic
  • 4+ years of experience in F/A-18 fuel system maintenance, repairs and modifications
  • 4+ years of experience reading and interpreting F/A-18 fuels systems technical data, blueprints, engineering drawings, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing specifications in the maintenance processes
  • 4+ years of experience accessing aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests
  • 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 with Depot Level/General maintenance procedures.
  • Familiar with performing lock-out/tag-out, and performing Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) tests.
  • Active Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.).

Typical Education/Experience: 
High school diploma or GED and typically 4+ years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area (San Antonio, TX) or relocate at their own expense.

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.

Shift:

This position is first shift

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 Pay Rate: $70,720

Additive Pay: $1.00/hourly for Airframe Certification

                         $1.00/hourly for Powerplant Certification

Applications for this position will be accepted thru June 20, 2024

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

No relocation available

Export Control Requirement:

U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Non-SJC, Production & Maintenance

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

2105FS

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