Flight Operations Mechanic

Flight Operations Mechanic

Company:

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Flight Operations Mechanic (FOM) to join the Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) in Berkeley, MO. The selected candidate must be able to work occasional Saturdays and be able to deploy with the aircraft for one to two week deployments multiple times per year.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance, inspections, and other tasks required to operate a 757 aircraft

• Perform preflight, transit check and post-flight inspections

• Tow, marshal, launch, and recover the aircraft

• Inspect, perform operational checks, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and modify avionics systems

• Inspect, perform operational checks, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electrical and electronic systems

• Inspect, perform operational checks, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and modify hydraulic systems

• Inspect, perform operational checks, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and modify mechanical systems

• Install, repair and adjust power plants, auxiliary power units, and aircraft engines

• Remove and install components on all aircraft systems in accordance with the Aircraft Maintenance Manual

• Complete aircraft modifications in accordance with released engineering

• Splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles

• Install adjust, repair and replace structural parts and assemblies

• Operate forklifts, tugs, etc. to move support equipment as required to support testing

• Operate ground support equipment such as power carts, ac carts, liquid cooling carts, etc.

• Maintain aircraft historical records

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings

• 5+ years of experience interpreting FAA Airworthiness Directives and Federal Aviation Regulations

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

• 5+ years of experience do you have with large aircraft and/or business aviation aircraft experience

• 10+ years of avionics troubleshooting experience

• Flight line experience

Additional Information:

• The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned.

• This is an hourly position governed by the IAM Collective Bargaining agreement.

• New Hires, as well as employees who transfer from non-union positions, may be required to attend some type of training upon their start. Once any required training has been completed all new employees will be considered on probation for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of any required training and the probationary period.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

Shift:

·         This position requires candidates to work any shift depending on business needs

Relocation:

·         This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility

Employee Referral:

·         Referral to this job is eligible for bonus

Typical Education / Experience:

·         High school graduate or GED. Prefer a minimum of one (1) or more years of related work experience.

Total Rewards:

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 range: $28.00/hour – $52.11/hour starting rate

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

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