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

at  Boeing

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

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.

• 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