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Boeing · 1 week ago

Experienced Structures Mechanic – C-17 (4699)

USA - San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$78K/yr - $78K/yr

10+ years exp

Boeing Aerospace Operations is looking for an Experienced Structures Mechanic to join their C-17 team in San Antonio, TX. The role involves performing structural modifications and repairs on aircraft, ensuring safety and compliance with engineering specifications.

AerospaceIndustrial

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas

Locate 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

Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modifications and repairs

Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts

Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components

Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the

Determine functionality of basic electrical systems

Knowledge of aircraft tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc

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

Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds

Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications

Qualification

Aircraft maintenanceStructural modificationNon-porous metalsHeavy structuresHand tools usageForklift operationMobile crane operationElectrical systems knowledgeSafety procedures

Required

10+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless

10+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures

10+ years of experience using structure hand tools such as drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns

10+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (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 and workload