Boeing · 10 hours ago
Associate General Mechanic-F18 SLM
Boeing Aerospace Operations is looking for an Associate General Mechanic to join their F/A-18 SLM team in San Antonio, TX. The role involves performing maintenance and repair tasks on aircraft, including flight control systems and landing gear, while ensuring compliance with safety procedures and maintaining necessary certifications.
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Responsibilities
Perform efforts associated with flight controls installation, removal and rigging. Landing gear and servicing of aircraft
Perform essential component change outs for example servo pumps, filters and engine components
Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair
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
Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures
Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes
Use precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements
Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work
Able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
Must be familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and on the job performance
Will be required to assist other team members (Avionics, Structures, Electricals) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience Depot Level/Heavy General maintenance
4+ years of experience working various aircraft exterior and interior systems such as hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines
4+ years of experience in working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload
Perform efforts associated with flight controls installation, removal and rigging. Landing gear and servicing of aircraft
Perform essential component change outs for example servo pumps, filters and engine components
Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair
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
Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures
Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes
Use precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements
Able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
Must be familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and on the job performance
Will be required to assist other team members (Avionics, Structures, Electricals) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met
Preferred
Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (F/A-18 or Depot Level/Modifications)
Experience performing aircraft engine runs, and engine borescope inspections
Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Boeing
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