Flight Operations Mechanic

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About the role

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has openings for Flight Operations Mechanics in Mascoutah, IL. This role encompasses duties of Inspector Aircraft, Mechanic Electrical and Electronics, and Mechanic Flight.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to and during preflight.
• Inspect explosive and armament installations.
• Maintain aircraft historical records.
• Perform activities prior to flight status and final inspection and daily maintenance of completed experimental aircraft or major modifications.
• Inspect and/or perform bench and flight line operational checkout, troubleshooting, adjustment, and repair of electrical and electronic systems.
• Inspect calibration, adjustment, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of electronic test equipment used exclusively by production; may also inspect other electronic test equipment as directed.
• Perform aircraft and/or spacecraft bench or flight line operational checkout, troubleshooting, adjustment, and repair of any electrical or electronic system.
• Fabricate, adjust, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic test equipment.
• Perform operational checkout of hydraulic and mechanical systems; diagnose and correct malfunctions.
• Operate engines during run-ups and troubleshoot when needed; perform engine buildup as assigned.
• Install, repair, and replace tanks, power plants, generators, and aircraft engines.
• Install or replace reservoirs and repair leaks; install or replace instruments such as fuel quantity, rate of climb, and oil pressure indicators.
• Perform crash crew duties as directed.
• Splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles.
• Repair, install, and hook up bomb, missile, and rocket racks and pylons.
• Install and load ejection seats and guns.
• Install, adjust, repair, and replace structural parts and assemblies.
• Fabricate parts such as skins, doors, aircraft frames, air bags, test panels, clips, brackets, angles, and ribs without the aid of jigs and fixtures.
• Modify aircraft components or aircraft support equipment.
• Perform composite repairs.

Requirements

• Flight line experience (required).
• Avionics and/or mechanical experience working with military aircraft (desired).
• Experience troubleshooting electronic and aircraft systems (desired).
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required). An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance post-start is required.
• Must be able to work any shift assigned.
• This position is 100% onsite in Mascoutah, IL.
• This is an hourly position governed by the IAM Collective Bargaining agreement.
• New hires and employees transferring from non-union positions may be required to attend training and complete a 120-calendar-day probationary period.

Benefits

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements include:

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Eligibility for benefits may vary based on geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $28.00/hour – $52.11/hour.

Schedule

This position requires the ability to work any shift assigned.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.