F/A-18 General Mechanic - Experienced (Canopy/Seats)

at  Boeing

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The Boeing Company is looking for an F/A-18 General Mechanic - Experienced (Canopy/Seats) to join our team in San Antonio, TX.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 5+ years of experience with ejection seat ignition systems
• 5+ years of experience with explosives and pyrotechnics as it relates to aircraft seats
• 5+ years of experience installing and removing ejection seats on fighter jets
• 5+ years of experience in working with blueprints, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
• Must have Navy “A” school for AME

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience with F-18/Fighter or Depot Level/Modification maintenance
• Able to work variable shifts
• Active Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
  Typical Experience/Education:
  5+ years of experience and High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

• Maintain repairs and modifications ejection seat ignition systems, aircraft structures and structural components
• Maintains aircraft canopy and seats (NACES II seat mechanic)
• Determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition and operation by using knowledge of airframe and power plant systems
• Install and remove ejection seat ignition systems
• Prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects
• Interpret technical blueprints and manufactures’ manuals