F-22 Structures Mechanic

Boeing; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing is seeking an Aircraft Structures Mechanic to support the F-22 team at Nellis AFB, NV. You will perform maintenance, repair, and upgrades on aircraft structures, using technical orders, blueprints, and drawings to service electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and engine subsystems.

Requirements include 1+ year of aircraft maintenance/structural repair experience, strong knowledge of sheet metal modifications, ability to read drawings, and a willingness to work variable shifts.

Qualifications

• 1+ years aircraft maintenance experience/aircraft structural repair.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting and repair.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings.
• Willingness to work variable shifts.
• Experience with precision drilling, cutting and fabricating aircraft structural components.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
• Interprets blueprints or manuals to solve problems.
• Fabricates and modifies aerospace products according to specifications.
• Uses PPE correctly and adheres to safety standards.
• Applies technical expertise to resolve issues with aircraft systems.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Blueprint reading

Sheet metal work

Read blueprints/drawings

Technical problem solving

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.

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 seeking an Aircraft Structures Mechanic to assist our F-22 team at Nellis AFB, NV. In this role you will be responsible for performing maintenance repair and upgrades on F-22 systems and structures. You will utilize aircraft technical orders, publications, blueprints, and drawings to perform a variety of maintenance actions on aircraft systems and sub systems including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and engines.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
• Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting user documentation such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals.
• Fabricates and modifies aerospace products according to specifications.
• Working knowledge of technical publications
• Proper use and understanding of PPE to include eyes, ears, foot, and head.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 1+ years aircraft maintenance experience/aircraft structural repair
• Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts, requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair
• Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
• Experience in precision drilling, cutting, and fabricating aircraft structural components
• Must be willing to work variable shifts
• Must have understanding and knowledge of how to read and interpret blueprints and drawings

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience repairing, and servicing military fighter aircraft F-15, F-16, F-18, A-10, F-22, F-35
• 1+ year(s) 5th generation aircraft maintenance experience
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting aircraft avionics systems
• Experience drilling, cutting, and fabricating aircraft structural components
• Experience with metal tubing and fittings to include swaging applications

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

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 02, 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

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 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.