Experienced C-17 General Mechanic (Papa AFB, Hungary)

Boeing; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking an Experienced C-17 General Mechanic for a long-term assignment at Papa AFB, Hungary. The role entails hands-on maintenance on C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, coordinating with a team to perform routine and complex tasks to ensure mission readiness under SAC.

The position is 100% onsite with relocation support and strict safety standards. Responsibilities include disassembly and reassembly of components, fault isolation, testing, and collaboration with engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience with C-17 maintenance (FCC/flight line/HSC).
• Shift rotations including weekends/holidays as required to support flight line maintenance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, disassembles and troubleshoots aerospace vehicle components.
• Removes and replaces components for repair, testing or serviceability.
• Performs diagnostic tests to determine root cause of failures.
• Interprets data and assists engineering in diagnosing complex malfunctions.
• Independently documents repairs and test results per procedures.
• Ensures compliance with documented instructions and procedures.

Skills

C-17 maintenance

Flight line maintenance

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Experienced C-17 General Mechanic (Papa AFB, Hungary)

Company: The Boeing Company. Boeing is looking for Experienced C-17 General Mechanic (Papa AFB, Hungary) to join our team in Papa AFB, Hungary.

This position is part of the on-site C-17 Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program maintenance team supporting the Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) C-17 aircraft based at Papa AFB, Hungary. Applicant will participate in organizational level maintenance activities (e.g. flight line tasks including aircraft servicing, inspections, fault diagnosis and component replacement, and structural repair) associated with day-to-day operations of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to meet SAC mission requirements.

Additionally, participation in Intermediate level maintenance activities (e.g. back-shop tasks including component repair, test set operation, battery charging, and scheduled periodic inspections) will be required. This is a long term assignment to Papa, Hungary, subject to business conditions and individual performance. Relocation/assignment benefits to the international relocation will be provided. This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Position Responsibilities

• Assembles, disassembles and troubleshoots all assemblies by changing, removing and replacing aerospace vehicle components, using general aerospace maintenance practices and aerospace product specifications to correct failures.
• Removes and replaces components for repair, replacement or testing to support product serviceability.
• Resolves and corrects complex problems during operation, maintenance and repair of deliverable products.
• Ensures adequacy, accuracy and thoroughness of product assembly, disassembly and overhauls.
• Measures and makes adjustments using shims, lapping or other documented processes, to satisfy specifications ensure correct tolerances are obtained.
• Plans and coordinates the activities of other technicians to ensure timely repairs.
• Independently performs routine functional/diagnostic tests and troubleshoots aerospace/missile systems, using monitoring instruments and bench/automated test equipment, to determine root cause of initial or isolated failures.
• Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components to ensure serviceability.
• Troubleshoots for customers, using established fault isolation procedures, in order to isolate mechanical or electrical faults.
• Calls out routine repairs and advises less experienced technicians on how to analyze test results.
• Performs routine and complex functional/diagnostic tests and troubleshoots aerospace/missile systems, using monitoring instruments and bench/automated test equipment, to determine root cause of initial or isolated failures.
• Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components to ensure serviceability.
• Troubleshoots for customers, using established fault isolation procedures, in order to isolate mechanical or electrical faults.
• Troubleshoots accurately, with little or no engineering assistance and calls out repairs.
• Interprets data and assists engineering in diagnosing, locating and correcting complex malfunctions or discrepancies.
• Independently, visually inspects component before installation or usage to verify cleanliness and serviceability of components.
• Identifies and documents discrepancies found during inspection.
• Independently documents repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results, using specific, detailed instructions and established processes and procedures, to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Ensures correctness of documented instructions and procedures and provides feedback to engineering regarding modifications, troubleshooting, repairing and testing documentation.
• Assists engineering to rectify discrepancies found by technicians.
• Assists in the development of new proposals, to identify personnel, equipment and material needed, cost and schedules.
• Properly identifies discrepancies found with parts and assists with reconciliation of discrepancies.
• Independently performs as part of a team tasks associated with the safe handling of an aerospace vehicle (e.g. jacking, towing, system operations).
• Visually inspects component before installation or usage to verify cleanliness and serviceability of components.
• Identifies and documents discrepancies found during inspection.
• Assists in resolution of discrepancies found by technicians and provide training to less experienced personnel.
• Modifies to satisfy deliverable products, by assisting in the development of procedures and practices.
• Understands and interprets required engineering drawings, instructions and technical specifications to advise engineers and technicians.
• Resolves and corrects routine and complex problems during development of documentation and initial modification of deliverable products.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience with C17 Maintenance, either FCC, flight line or HSC work.
• This position is required to work one of three shifts Monday through Friday, weekends and holidays as required to support the flight line maintenance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Avionics background.
• Bachelor's degree.

Ex-Pat Information

• Candidate must be able to obtain a work visa, depending on requirements of the country.
• Candidate must be able to meet the cultural requirements of the country, as applicable.
• Employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to satisfy all labor and immigration formalities of the country.
• Because the candidate selected will be expected to go on an international assignment, the offer will be contingent upon the candidate’s ability to obtain clearances from International Health Services and the receipt of a visa/work permit to the country in which he or she will be assigned.
• These contingencies also apply to any/all family members who may be relocating with the candidate.

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.

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: 73,100 - 98,900

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Not Applicable

Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement: This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance: This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

Visa Sponsorship: Employer willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program: This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

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