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Boeing · 22 hours ago

Product Repair Mod Tech (Structures) (contract)

Jacksonville, FL

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$30/hr - $35/hr

3+ years exp

Boeing is seeking Aviation Maintenance Technicians at their MRO Jacksonville facility to support military warfighter readiness through critical maintenance repairs and modifications. The role involves repairing and overhauling structures for F18-EF Flight Controls, reading blueprints, and ensuring compliance with technical directives.

AerospaceIndustrial

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Repair overhaul structures for F18- EF Flight Controls

Identify if a fastener is a rivet, blind rivet, screw, hi-lock, bolt or lock bolt

Read and interpret blueprints, process data sheets & maintenance instruction manuals

Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning, corrosion prevention and control, polish or dry wash tasks

Knowledge of common fastener sizes and correct cutting tools for removal and installation processes

Remove and reinstall access panels and fairings. Remove damaged screws without damaging surrounding structure

Ability to safety wire and install cotter pins

Ability to apply aircraft finishes (primer and paint), Alodine, and sealants

Ability to close tolerance drill within .001 & Ability to precision measure within .0005 in metallic and composite structures

Perform structural repairs and modifications on strike fighters, commercial derivative aircraft, and flight control components

Utilize measuring tools such as micrometer, dial caliper, grip gauges, feeler gauge, depth gauge, trimic, and bore gages

Fabricate, locate, trim, drill/ream, and assemble metallic and composite components. Makes major/minor modification to aircraft skins and other structural components. Installs rivets, blind fasteners, hiloks, etc in metallic and composite structures

Ability to properly utilize Assembly Jigs (AJ), Repair Equipment (RE), and other similar fixed tooling to locate parts, trim, shim, final drill, debur, and build components to meet Blueprint requirements

Ensure aircraft technical log book, maintenance documentation, work packages and zonal handovers are completed accurately and within prescribed timescales in conjunction with the program leads and managers

Knowledge/ability to read and comprehend Airworthiness Directives, Technical Directives and Service Bulletins to effective aircraft

Highlight any technical issues, discrepancies or other issues to the program lead and manager

Strive for an efficient work effort in all assigned tasks

Strive for First Time Quality on all assigned work

Follow the guidance and direction from lead, and senior Subject Matter Experts (SME)

Execute all duties while wearing required safety equipment

Complete required company and specific statement of work training requirements

Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work

Demonstrate a safe work ethic

Have ability to lift and utilize tools, materials, equipment and components in a manufacturing environment, within the Boeing lifting standards (max 35 lb per person, 45 lb for 2 person)

Perform detailed tool inventories daily

Communicate using basic computer systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office as needed to complete essential job requirements

Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture

Report all incidents and occurrences in the Boeing Safety Management System

Ensure Compliance With Regulatory Requirements, Company Processes And Procedures

Maintain a high standard of organization and cleanliness within assigned work areas, 'Clean as You Go'

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Be flexible to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to customer

Perform other duties as directed by management for the benefit of the company, program or employee(s)

Associate Level; Can perform the above tasks with little or general supervision

Experienced Level; Can perform the above tasks with no supervision and can assist others

Qualification

Aircraft MechanicReading Engineering DrawingsPrecision MeasurementMicrosoft Office SuiteCorrosion PreventionFastener KnowledgeAircraft Finishes ApplicationSafety Wire InstallationContinuous ImprovementCommunication Skills

Required

3+ years of Aircraft Mechanic (Experience in either commercial or defense or relevant trade apprenticeship would be considered)

3+ years experience in reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics and specifications

Ability to close tolerance drill within .003 & Ability to precision measure within .003

Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to close tolerance drill within .001 & Ability to precision measure within .0005 in metallic and composite structures

Knowledge of common fastener sizes and correct cutting tools for removal and installation processes

Ability to safety wire and install cotter pins

Ability to apply aircraft finishes (primer and paint), Alodine, and sealants

Utilize measuring tools such as micrometer, dial caliper, grip gauges, feeler gauge, depth gauge, trimic, and bore gages

Fabricate, locate, trim, drill/ream, and assemble metallic and composite components

Ensure aircraft technical log book, maintenance documentation, work packages and zonal handovers are completed accurately and within prescribed timescales

Knowledge/ability to read and comprehend Airworthiness Directives, Technical Directives and Service Bulletins

Strive for an efficient work effort in all assigned tasks

Strive for First Time Quality on all assigned work

Execute all duties while wearing required safety equipment

Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work

Demonstrate a safe work ethic

Have ability to lift and utilize tools, materials, equipment and components in a manufacturing environment, within the Boeing lifting standards (max 35 lb per person, 45 lb for 2 person)

Perform detailed tool inventories daily

Communicate using basic computer systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office as needed to complete essential job requirements

Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture

Report all incidents and occurrences in the Boeing Safety Management System

Ensure Compliance With Regulatory Requirements, Company Processes And Procedures

Maintain a high standard of organization and cleanliness within assigned work areas, 'Clean as You Go'

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Be flexible to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to customer

Perform other duties as directed by management for the benefit of the company, program or employee(s)

Associate Level; Can perform the above tasks with little or general supervision

Experienced Level; Can perform the above tasks with no supervision and can assist others

Preferred

Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

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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