Flight Operations Mechanic

Boeing; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is hiring Flight Operation Mechanics to join the Weapons Team in St. Charles, MO. You will handle operational checkout, inspect explosive and armament installations, and maintain records for experimental aircraft or major modifications.

This is an onsite role with potential shift options and requires ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Qualifications include 1+ year electrical assembly, 3+ years with weapons/missile systems, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with electrical assembly.
• 3+ years of experience with weapons and missile systems.
• 3+ years of experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to and during preflight.
• Inspect explosive and armament installations.
• Maintain aircraft historical records.
• Provide daily maintenance of experimental aircraft or major modifications.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Weapons & missiles

Engineering drawings

Tools

Electrical test equipment

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 Defense, Space & Security (BDS)

has a number of openings for Flight Operation Mechanics to join our dynamic Weapons Team in St. Charles, MO.

Flight encompasses all of the duties of the following job classifications:

Inspector Aircraft, Mechanic Electrical and Electronics, and Mechanic Flight.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to and during preflight.
• Inspect explosive and armament installations.
• Maintain aircraft historical records.
• Perform activities prior to flight status and final inspection and daily maintenance of completed experimental aircraft or major modification to experimental aircraft.
• Inspect and/or perform bench and flight line operational checkout and inspect, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair of electrical and electronic systems.
• Inspect the calibration, adjustment, troubleshooting, repair and modification of electronic test equipment used exclusively by production and at times may be required to inspect the calibration, adjustment, trouble-shooting, repair and modification of other electronic test equipment as directed.
• Perform aircraft and/or spacecraft bench or flight line operational checkout, trouble-shooting, adjustment and repair of any electrical or electronic system.
• Fabricate, adjust, trouble shoot, repair and modify electronic test equipment. Perform operational checkout of hydraulic systems and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and correct hydraulic and mechanical malfunctions. Operate engines during run-ups and troubleshoot when needed.
• Perform engine buildup as assigned. Install, repair, and replace tanks, power plants, generators, and aircraft engines.
• Install or replace reservoirs, etc. and repair leaks in same. Install or replace instruments such as fuel quantity, rate of climb and oil pressure indicators.
• Perform crash crew duties as directed.
• Splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles.
• Repair, install and hook up bomb, missile and rocket racks and pylons.
• Install and load ejection seats and guns. Install adjust, repair and replace structural parts and assemblies.
• Fabricate parts such as skins, doors, aircraft frames, air bags, test panels, clips, brackets, angles and ribs without the aid of jigs and fixtures.
• Modify aircraft components or aircraft support equipment.
• Perform composite repairs.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 1+ years of experience with electrical assembly
• 3+ years of experience with weapons and missile systems
• 3+ years of experience with reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints schematics, and specifications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years of experience avionics system repair testing and troubleshooting on military platforms

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.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location option.

Additional Information

• The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned.
• This is an hourly position governed by the IAM Collective Bargaining agreement.
• New Hires, as well as employees who transfer from non-union positions, may be required to attend some type of training upon their start. Once any required training has been completed all new employees will be considered on probation for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of any required training and the probationary period.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An Interim U.S secret clearance Prestart and final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required.

Shift

• The candidate must be able to work any shift assigned

Relocation

• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense

Total Rewards

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: $28.00/hourly - $52.11/hourly

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 11, 2026

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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.