F/A-18 Flight Ops General Mechanic - Associate (4701)

at  Boeing

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience with F-18/Fighter or Depot Level/Heavy General maintenance
• Canopy work: removal, installation to include rigging
• Installation, Troubleshooting and removal of fighter engines
• Servicing: Nitrogen, fuel/defuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, etc
• Operate an aircraft tug/tow vehicle, forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment

TYPICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED and typically 3+ years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Perform efforts associated with flight controls installation, removal and rigging. Landing gear ops check, door rigging and servicing of aircraft
• Perform essential component change outs for example servo pumps, filters, APU, and engine components
• Perform engine runs, fuel AC, Defuel AC, perform trouble shot components, fuel systems, hydraulics
• Demonstrates the capability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform repair or replace components
• The mechanic will be required to 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
• May lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks
• Able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects
• Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures
• Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes
• Use any and all precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements
• Able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
• Able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays. Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime
• Must be familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and on the job performance
• Will be required to assist other team members (Avionics, Structures, Electrics) in order to ensure cost/schedule targets are met