Flight Operations Mechanic - Quality Assurance Inspector

Boeing Co.; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) in Patuxent River, MD is seeking a Flight Operations Mechanic - Quality Assurance Inspector to support the Quality Team. The role focuses on pre-flight checks, inspection of aircraft systems and components, and maintenance of flight-ready documentation.

This position is onsite, with union representation and potential for training during onboarding. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and capable of meeting security clearance criteria.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a military or commercial aircraft environment.
• Current valid driver's license
• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to flight.
• Inspect explosive and armament installations.
• Maintain aircraft historical records.
• Inspect and troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems.
• Inspect calibration and repair of electronic test equipment.
• Operate engines during run-ups and perform engine buildup as assigned.
• Install or replace tanks, power plants, generators and aircraft engines.
• Inspect structural parts and assemblies for modifications or repairs.
• Follow safety and DOT/ground ops requirements during shifts.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance experience

Security clearance

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Flight Operations Mechanic - Quality Assurance Inspector

Company: Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Flight Operations Mechanic - Quality Assurance Inspectors to support the Quality Team in Patuxent River, MD!

Position Responsibilities

• Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to flight
• 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, troubleshooting, 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
• Inspection of splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles
• Inspection of repair, install and hook up bomb, missile and rocket racks and pylons
• Inspection of installations and load ejection seats and guns
• Inspection of install adjusts, repair and replace structural parts and assemblies
• Inspection of fabricated parts such as skins, doors, aircraft frames, air bags, test panels, clips, brackets, angles and ribs without the aid of jigs and fixtures
• Inspection of modified aircraft components or aircraft support equipment and composite repairs
• Physical requirements – standing, lifting, fall protection, up and down on aircraft, DOT/ground ops physical requirements (QASO, towing and move crew)

Remote Type

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

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. A Final U.S. secret clearance is Post Start is required

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a military or commercial aircraft environment
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Current valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience performing military aircraft maintenance activities
• Have or have held an active U.S. Security Clearance in the past 24 months

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.

Additional Information

• This is a union-represented position
• This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinist (IAM 837) Collective Bargaining Agreement
• The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned.
• 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 (120) calendar days.
• Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period.
• This position requires travel up to 10% of the time
• Shift: This role will be on 1st shift
• Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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: $32.65 – $52.11

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Not Applicable

Export Control Requirement

Safety Sensitive: 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 and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

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