F/A-18 Structures Mechanic - Experienced (4701)

at  Boeing

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Boeing is currently looking for an Experienced F/A-18 Structures Mechanic to join their team in San Antonio, Texas. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) business organization.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS(REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 5+ years of experience working as an aircraft mechanic
• 5+ years of experience reading and understanding engineering drawings and schematics.
• Willing and able to work any shift

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience with F/A-18/Fighter or Depot Level/Heavy Structures maintenance.
• Knows how to read/interpret Blueprints, Engineering Drawings, Service Bulletins, Work Orders and aircraft TO’s (Tech Orders).
• Identify if a fastener is a rivet, blind rivet, screw, hi-lock, bolt, or lock bolt.
• Remove damaged screws without damaging surrounding structure.
• Ability to perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas to preform structural modification and repair.
• Utilize advanced tools and equipment to fabricate, assemble and install aircraft structural components.
• Familiarization with multiple materials such as titanium and composites.
• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.
• Must be familiar with Hazardous and Lock Out Tag Out systems applications.
• Will be required to assist other team members General Mechanics, Avionics and Electrics to ensure cost and schedule is met.
• Highlight any technical issues, discrepancies or other issues to the program lead and manager.

• Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions
• Applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation
• Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blueprints or manufactures’ manuals.