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Boeing · 1 month ago

Flight Readiness Technician (contract)

Charleston, SC

Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$30/hr - $35/hr

1+ years exp

Boeing is currently seeking an Associate Flight Readiness Technician to support the 787 Program in North Charleston, South Carolina. The role involves providing critical production support, performing routine final component installation and verification, and conducting systems operational functional validation testing.

AerospaceIndustrial

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs flight test installations and aircraft functional testing

Assists in troubleshooting pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and avionics systems to isolate mechanical and/or electrical/electronic faults and assists in repairing faulty components

Assists with pre-flight and post-flight checks and performs maintenance and modification actions

Resolves identified problems during operation and testing of deliverable products

Verifies the accuracy of work performed and may conduct self-inspection

Assists in performing system & sub-system pre-delivery inspections and aircraft maintenance in preparation for delivery

Participates in determining details of assignments to accomplish a wide range of objectives

Plans, schedules and arranges own activities with the assistance of lead. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives

Exhibits Boeing Behaviors

Qualification

Avionics experienceElectrical experienceLive aircraft systemsFAA Airframe & Powerplant licenseForeign Object Debris (FOD) knowledgeAerospace experienceBoeing Production SystemField/Flight Line Operations787 Program experienceMaintenance skills

Required

Must be able to work any shift including days, nights and weekends

6 months of avionics and/or electrical experience

6 months experience with live aircraft systems and flight operations

6 months experience/knowledge with Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risk

Preferred

3 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

FAA Airframe & Powerplant license

6 months of Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience

6 months of 787 Program experience

Familiar with Boeing Production System

6 months experience with Field/Flight Line Operations

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Company

Boeing

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Boeing offers commercial, defense airplanes, space, security systems, and global services.

Founded in 1916

London, England, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www.boeing.co.uk

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