F/A-18 Super Hornet Avionics Technician

About the role

Boeing Aerospace Operations, Boeing Global Services is seeking an F/A-18 Super Hornet Avionics Technician to join the team at NAS JRB New Orleans in Belle Chasse, LA. The position is 100% onsite, requiring work at NAS JRB New Orleans, with possible assignments at the Stennis Facility in Kiln, Mississippi as needed.

Responsibilities

• Aircraft avionics/electrical and associated equipment
• Remove and install avionics/electrical and related components and gear
• Perform daily, pre‑ and post‑flight and periodic aircraft inspections
• Perform flight operation activities including daily turnaround, launch and recovery, and plane captain activities
• Assemble, disassemble and/or modify systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes
• Oversee assembly, disassembly or overhaul
• Configure aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment
• Troubleshoot complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components
• Perform validation/verification testing of systems and components
• Document procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results)
• Inspect components and verify repairs for flight worthiness requirements
• Oversee training
• Work under general direction
• Prioritize quality, product and people safety

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 (preferred)

Pay

This position is eligible for a stipend payment in addition to salary for eligible candidates. The summary pay range is $68,000 – $92,000, based on candidate experience, qualifications, market and business considerations.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away programs