F/A-18 Airframe Field Service Representative - Defense - Kuwait

Boeing; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Aerospace Operations, part of Boeing Global Services, seeks a F/A-18 Airframe Field Service Representative to support the Kuwaiti Air Force at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait. The role requires engineering interpretation, flight hardware knowledge, and readiness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, training, and coordinating maintenance for F/A-18 airframes, hydraulics, and fuel systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics & technical publications.
• 5+ years of experience on F/A-18 Hornet Airframes, Hydraulic and Fuel System.
• 5+ years of experience performing Fault Isolation Troubleshooting on Fuel and Hydraulic Systems.
• Must be willing and able to deploy/travel to various locations on short notice.
• Must be willing and able to relocate to domestic and international locations.

Responsibilities

• Provides Support for F/A-18 Airframes and Powerplants Systems to the Kuwaiti Air Force, including engine, airframe interfaces, flight control systems, rigging, environmental controls, landing gear, structures, and hydraulics.
• Leads technical field support of company products.
• Performs troubleshooting procedures for multiple systems and specialty coverage.
• Resolves maintenance and operational issues.
• Monitors product performance and makes recommendations for issue resolution.
• Analyzes technical data and evaluates maintenance procedures.
• Develops and conducts ad hoc training.

Skills

Engineering drawings

F/A-18 Hornet

Fault isolation

Travel readiness

Relocation flexibility

Job description

F/A-18 Airframe Field Service Representative - Defense - Kuwait

Company: Boeing Aerospace Operations Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a F/A-18 Airframe Field Service Representative (FSR) to support the F/A-18 program at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait.

Position Responsibilities

• Provides Support for F/A-18 Airframes and Powerplants Systems to the Kuwaiti Air Force for systems to include but not limited to: engine/airframe interface control surfaces flight control systems including rigging, environmental control systems landing and arresting gear aircraft structures composite repair bleed air hydraulics pneumatics onboard oxygen generating system (OBOGS) egress systems fuels corrosion control secondary power systems
• Leads technical field support of company products
• Performs troubleshooting procedures for multiple systems and specialty coverage
• Resolves maintenance and operational issues
• Monitors product performance and makes recommendations for resolution of potential issues
• Analyzes technical data and evaluates maintenance procedures
• Develops and conducts ad hoc training
• Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided
• Ability to meet international assignment health requirements required. If accompanied, family must also meet international assignment health requirements
• Employees must be willing and able to travel to a variety of locations (domestic and/or international) on short notice
• Employees may be required to relocate to another Field Operations location based on customer needs and/or management requirements
• Specific contracts supported by Field Operations could require employees to perform a deployment to a US DOD contingency operation. Employees associated with these specific contracts must be able to pass military contractor health standards for deployment

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics & technical publications
• 5+ years of experience on F/A-18 Hornet Airframes, Hydraulic and Fuel System.
• 5+ years of experience performing Fault Isolation Troubleshooting on Fuel and Hydraulic Systems.
• At the sole discretion of leadership, employees must be willing and able (on potentially short notice) to deploy/travel to a variety of locations (domestic and international) and for a variety of deployment durations to meet customer needs. Failure to deploy/travel will be considered as a resignation
• At the sole discretion of leadership, must be willing and able to relocate to a variety of locations (domestic and international) to meet customer needs and the statement of work. Failure to relocate will be considered as a resignation

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience on F/A-18 E/F is desired
• 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

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: $104,550 - $141,450.

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Not Applicable

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement

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.

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 will not 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)

Equal Opportunity & Rights

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.

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