F/A-18 Structures Mechanic- Associate (4710))

$73,300 - $151,840/Yr

Boeing - San Antonio, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

San Antonio, TX

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Structures Mechanic (Associate) position at Boeing focuses on maintaining, repairing, and modifying aircraft structures and components within the Boeing Defense (BDS) business organization. This role requires hands-on work with various aircraft systems and components, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with safety standards. The position is based in San Antonio, TX, and is expected to be 100% onsite, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and collaboration in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and modify aircraft structures, structural components and engines
• Maintain and repair aircraft components including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components
• Determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition to operation using airframe and power plant systems
• Maintain schedules on assigned projects
• Interpret technical blueprints or manufacturers' manuals
• Assist team members in General Mechanics, Avionics/Electronics
• Identify if a fastener is a rivet, blind rivet, screw, hi-lock, bolt, or lock bolt
• Remove damaged screws without damaging surrounding structure
• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures
• Perform structural modification and repair fracture critical areas
• Utilize advanced tools and equipment to fabricate, assemble and install aircraft structural components

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with aircraft systems, structure design components and engines
• 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
• Able to work variable shifts

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with F/A-18 or Depot Level/Structure maintenance and modification
• Experience with multiple materials such as titanium and composites
• Experience operating a forklift, mobile crane and riding type electric powered elevating equipment
• Experience with Hazardous and Lock Out Tag Out systems applications

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work