Experienced Aircraft Composite Fabrication Specialist – SAMC (4992)

BOEING; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Experienced Aircraft Composite Fabrication Specialist to join our Manufacturing Center Back Shop team. You will fabricate and repair complex composite parts and assemblies, read drawings and lay out tooling, and maintain production equipment to meet schedule demands.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in aerospace composite repair, problem-solving with aerospace publications, and the ability to work variable shifts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an aircraft composite repair role.
• 5+ years of experience with mechanical composite components troubleshooting and repair procedures.
• 5+ years of experience in aircraft structural modifications.
• 5+ years of experience with aerospace technical publications.
• 5+ years of experience prioritizing workloads to meet schedules.
• Ability to work variable shifts (overtime; weekends/holidays) to support needs.

Responsibilities

• Repair, fabricate composite parts and assemblies.
• Fabricate, construct, alter, repair and maintain tooling, dies, jigs, fixtures and assemblies.
• Perform first level fabrication, tool maintenance and storage of tooling.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, specs and templates.
• Operate manual and powered machines.
• Form bends and shape parts per requirements.
• Fabricate and repair aircraft components (leading edges, flaps, skins).
• Perform scarfing, forming, punching and shaping operations.
• Set up, align and hand form to tolerances.
• Follow standard procedures and safety rules.

Skills

Composite fabrication

Troubleshooting aircraft composites

Read drawings/specs

Setup fabrication tooling

Maintain production tooling

Quality and tolerances

Shift flexibility

Measurement tool use

Tools

Test equipment

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Micro bonder

Vacuum gauges

Heat blankets

Job description

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.

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for an Experienced Aircraft Composite Fabrication Specialist to join our Manufacturing Center Back Shop team in San Antonio, TX.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ability to repair, fabricate composite parts and assemblies
• Fabricate, construct, alter, repair and maintain tooling, dies, jigs, holding fixtures, assemblies, sub-assemblies and shop aids
• First level fabrication, maintenance, tool maintenance, repair and storage of production tooling
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, parts drawings, specifications, job layouts, handbook formulas and templates
• Operate manual, power assisted and power operated machines
• Form a series of non-parallel and parallel bends on parts to determine bend sequence
• Fabricate, repair aircraft components (leading edges, flaps, rudders, fins inner and outer skins, bench parts, chemical mill skins and cones
• Perform scarfing, blanking, grooving, forming, bending, piercing, perforating, punching, flanging, tapers and slotting to form regular and irregular shapes, contours, straight and contour cuts
• Setup, fabricate, align and hand form to specified tolerances
• Perform operations from standard procedures due to variations in hardness or usage of metal
• Comply with all rules and regulations concerning health, safety, tool control, contracts and facilities

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in an aircraft composite repair role
• 5+ years of experience in aircraft mechanical composite component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts
• 5+ years of experience in aircraft structural modifications
• 5+ years of experience with aircraft tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, micro bonder, vacuum gauges, heat blankets
• 5+ years of experience with aerospace technical publications
• 5+ years of experience with prioritizing workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects
• 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):

• 5+ years of experience with General Aircraft Mechanic repair techniques and processes
• Experience with composite full lay up

Conflict of Interest:

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

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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 is variable shift

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: $77,000 / $37.02 per hour

Additive Pay:

• $1.00 per hour for Airframe Certification
• $1.00 per hour for Powerplant Certification

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 10, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

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.