Experienced Structures Mechanic - Executive Fleet (5343)

at  Boeing

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The Boeing Company is looking for an Experienced Structures Mechanic to join our Executive Fleet team in San Antonio, TX. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the production and maintenance processes by providing support in multiple areas.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 10+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless
• 10+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
• 10+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns
• 10+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft
• 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/Heavy Structures maintenance
• Experience with Executive Fleet aircraft maintenance and operations
• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

Typically 10 or more years of related work experience or relevant Military experience. an equivalent combination of High School Diploma or GED education and experience

• 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 modifications and repairs
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts
• Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components
• Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the
• Determine functionality of basic electrical systems
• Knowledge of aircraft tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc.
• 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
• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
• 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, Electronics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met