Job Description

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for an General Mechanic (Associate) to join our C-17 team in San Antonio, TX.

The position requires the ability to pass an assessment at the end of training cycle.

Position Responsibilities:
• Maintain, repair and modify aircraft structures and structural components
Maintain and repair aircraft components, flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical
components
• Utilize airframe and power plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions to restore equipment condition and operation
• Interpret technical documentation, blueprints and manufacturer manuals
• 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 modification/repair
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts
• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35lbs
• Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag
systems applications
• Assist other team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electrics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
• Experience in a technical or mechanical field performing work with basic hand tools.
• Experience working various aircraft exterior and interior systems including hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears,
fuel systems, and engines
• Experience working in aircraft repair, modification and tooling operations and processes
• Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• Experience with C-17 aircraft and/or aircraft structures
• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance
• Ability to operate a forklift and riding type electric powered elevating equipment

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 Pay Rate: $73,300 annually / $35.24 per hour
Additive Pay: $1.00/hourly for Airframe Certification
$1.00/hourly for Powerplant Certification

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 31, 2025

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.