Aircraft Mechanic - General

Boeing Future of Flight; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional Medical Benefits

401K

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a General Mechanic for a contract role in San Antonio, TX. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aircraft maintenance and the ability to work on various aircraft systems. This position demands proficiency in reading technical drawings and performing physical tasks associated with aircraft repair. Offering a competitive hourly pay range between $35 and $40, this role also provides optional medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in those duties as previously described for satisfactory performance.
• 4+ years of on-aircraft Depot Level/Heavy General maintenance.
• 4+ years of experience with aircraft systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform sealing, painting, and preserving structure and systems.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform component change outs and maintain certifications.

Skills

Depot Level/Heavy General maintenance

Experience with hydraulic systems

Proficient in computer skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Knowledge of shop mathematics

Education

FAA A&P License or Military Technical School equivalent

Job description

Overview

Contract (8 months 29 days)

Published 2 days ago

mechanic

This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.

The Boeing Company is seeking General mechanics to support our program in San Antonio, TX.

Responsibilities

• Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure and systems in accordance with standard repair processes.
• Demonstrates the capability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform modification/repair.
• Use of tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts.
• A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers is required.
• Perform efforts associated with flight controls installation, removal and rigging. Landing gear and servicing of aircraft.
• Perform essential component change outs such as servo pumps, filters and engine components.
• The mechanic will be required to access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests.
• Able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• 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., to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements.
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.
• Must be able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays. Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
• The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms.
• Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.
• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests.
• Read, write, and comprehend the English language.
• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material.
• Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities.
• Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation.
• On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs.
• Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs).
• Frequent walking on flat surfaces.
• Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces.
• Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands.
• Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls for an extended period of time.
• Occasional contact with metals.
• Frequent exposure to noise.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 4+ years in those duties as previously described for satisfactory performance.
• 4+ years of on-aircraft 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.
• Knowledgeable in shop mathematics and practices.
• Experience in working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures.
• Proficient in computer skills including but not limited to: aircraft related systems and basic office software.
• Willing and able to work any shift (Must be able & willing to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays; Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime).
• This position will require the ability to obtain customer approval for access. Dual citizenship or prior citizenship of any other country may preclude ability to obtain access. A 3rd party background check relating to personal and business finances, residences, employment history, past drug use, prior military service, and criminal behavior will be conducted.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Currently possess an FAA A&P License or Military Technical School equivalent.
• Experience performing aircraft engine runs, and engine borescope inspections.
• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.
• Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement of this request.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Rate Range
• Min Pay Rate $35
• Max Pay Rate $40
• Currency USD
• Unit hourly

Benefits Information

• Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.