Associate General Mechanic – C-17 (4699)

at  Boeing

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for an Associate General Mechanic to join our C-17 team in San Antonio, TX.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 3+ years of experience in a technical or mechanical field performing work with basic hand tools.
• 3+ years of experience working various aircraft exterior and interior systems including hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines
• 3+ years’ experience working in aircraft repair, modification and tooling operations and processes
• 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 C-17 aircraft and/or aircraft structures
• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance
• Ability to operate a forklift and riding type electric powered elevating equipment

• Maintain, repair and modify aircraft structures and structural components
• Maintain and repair aircraft components, flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components
• Utilize airframe and power plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions to restore equipment condition and operation
• Interpret technical documentation, blueprints and manufacturer manuals
• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas
• Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure
• Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts
• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35lbs
• Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications
• Assist other team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electrics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met