Experienced Structures Mechanic - F/A-18

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security is looking for an Experienced Structures Mechanic to join our F/A-18 team in San Antonio, TX.

Position Responsibilities:

• Works with little to no supervision
• Assists, mentors, and leads lower level mechanics
• Ability to perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas
• Ability and understanding of locating blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure
• Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes
• Demonstrate the capability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair
• Experienced in the use of tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts
• Detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required
• Mechanic will be required to access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work
• Must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
• Must be able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays. Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime
• Must be familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance
• Will be required to assist other team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electrics) in order to ensure cost/schedule targets are met

This position requires the ability to pass an assessment during the training cycle.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 7+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless
• 7+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
• 7+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns
• 6+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (i.e.. doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft
• Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (F/A-18Depot Level)
• Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment

Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Shift: This position is variable shift

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies .

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Starting Pay Rate: $75,000 / $36.06 per hour

Additive Pay:

$1.00/hourly for Airframe Certification

$1.00/hourly for Powerplant Certification

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 25, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.