Proprietary Test Bed Operations Flight Operations Mechanic

Boeing; Durham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Proprietary Test Bed Operations Flight Operations Mechanic. You will perform essential inspections, maintenance, and operational checkouts of aircraft, ensuring safety and compliance. This role requires a strong background in flight line operations and relevant certifications. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in military avionics and/or mechanical/electrical work.
• Currently have or have held an active U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to and during preflight.
• Inspect explosive and armament installations.
• Maintain aircraft historical records.

Skills

Flight line experience

Education

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license

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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) team is seeking Proprietary Test Bed Operations Flight Operations Mechanics to join our team in Berkeley, MO. Flight encompasses all of the duties of the following job classifications: Inspector Aircraft, Mechanic Electrical and Electronics, and Mechanic Flight.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to and during preflight
• Inspect explosive and armament installations
• Maintain aircraft historical records
• Perform activities prior to flight status and final inspection and daily maintenance of completed experimental aircraft or major modification to experimental aircraft
• Inspect and/or perform bench and flight line operational checkout and inspect, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair of electrical and electronic systems
• Inspect the calibration, adjustment, troubleshooting, repair and modification of electronic test equipment used exclusively by production and at times may be required to inspect the calibration, adjustment, trouble-shooting, repair and modification of other electronic test equipment as directed
• Perform aircraft and/or spacecraft bench or flight line operational checkout, trouble-shooting, adjustment and repair of any electrical or electronic system
• Fabricate, adjust, trouble shoot, repair and modify electronic test equipment. Perform operational checkout of hydraulic systems and mechanical systems
• Diagnose and correct hydraulic and mechanical malfunctions. Operate engines during run-ups and troubleshoot when needed
• Perform engine buildup as assigned. Install, repair, and replace tanks, power plants, generators, and aircraft engines
• Install or replace reservoirs, etc. and repair leaks in same. Install or replace instruments such as fuel quantity, rate of climb and oil pressure indicators
• Splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles
• Repair, install and hook up bomb, missile and rocket racks and pylons
• Install and load ejection seats and guns. Install adjust, repair and replace structural parts and assemblies
• Fabricate parts such as skins, doors, aircraft frames, air bags, test panels, clips, brackets, angles and ribs without the aid of jigs and fixtures
• Modify aircraft components or aircraft support equipment
• Perform composite repairs
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Flight line experience
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in military avionics and/or mechanical/electrical work
• Currently have or have you held an active U.S. Security Clearance in the past 24 months
• Experience with Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/650 series aircraft
• Experience with Bombardier Global series aircraft
  
  
  

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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 is for 1st shift, however, the selected candidate must be able to work any shift to support program objective

New Hires, as well as employees who transfer from non-union positions, may be required to attend some type of training upon their start. All new employees, rehires without seniority or transfers from outside of IAM 837 jurisdiction, shall be regarded as probationary during their first one hundred twenty (120) calendar days of employment. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Union:

This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAMAW 837) Collective Bargaining agreement.

Pay & Benefits:

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: $24.15/hourly - $37.15/hourly to start, with the potential to earn up to $46.69 at maximum rate.

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 23, 2025

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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