F/A-18 Super Hornet Avionics Technician
About the role
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing Global Services is searching for a F/A-18 Super Hornet Avionics Technician to join the team at NAS JRB New Orleans in Belle Chasse, LA. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at NAS JRB New Orleans in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. This position may be required to work at Stennis Facility in Kiln, Mississippi as required.
Responsibilities
- Maintains aircraft avionics/electrical and associated equipment
- Removes and installs avionics/electrical and related components and gear
- Performs daily, pre and post flight and periodic aircraft inspections
- Performs flight operation activities to include daily, turnaround, launch and recovery including plane captain activities
- Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes
- Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul
- Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment
- Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components
- Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components
- Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results)
- Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements
- Oversees training
- Prioritizes quality, product and people safety
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in military fighter aircraft maintenance
- Willing to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights and weekends
- Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds
- Minimum of 1 year of experience reading and interpreting technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship); interim U.S. Secret Clearance pre‑start and final U.S. Secret Clearance post‑start required
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Fighter Avionics/Electrical modification experience
- Must be able to work outdoors under all types of weather conditions with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes
- F/A-18 (AT/AE) Qualifications
- Prior experience with Navy 4790.1 requirements
Pay
Summary Pay Range: $68,000 - $92,000 (based on candidate experience, qualifications, market and business considerations)