Experienced F-18 Structures Mechanic (Navy AM)

at  Boeing

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Boeing Global Services is searching for F/A-18 Technicians willing to on 1st or 2nd shift at Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans in Belle Chasse, Louisiana.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in military fighter aircraft maintenance
• Willing to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights and weekends
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds
• Minimum of 1 year of experience reading and interpreting technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Must be able to work outdoors under all types of weather conditions with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Fighter Structural modification experience
• F/A-18 (AM) Qualifications
• Prior experience with Navy 4790.1 requirements, is preferred

TYPICAL EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years of related work, Bachelor, etc.).

• Fabricates and assembles metal components and makes major/minor repairs to aircraft skin; installs rivets and metal fasteners.
• Perform flight operation activities to include daily, turnaround, launch and recovery including plane captain activities
• Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul.
• Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
• Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
• Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components.
• Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results).
• Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements.
• Works under general direction.
• There is a great deal of standing, climbing, bending and stooping. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Work may be performed outdoors under all types of weather conditions with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes.
  This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at NAS JRB New Orleans in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. This position may be required to work at Stennis Facility as required.