Lead F-18 General Mechanic

Boeing; New Orleans (LA); Presencial; USD 82.000 - 112.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Boeing Aerospace Operations / Boeing Global Services (BGS) seeks a Lead F-18 General Mechanic to join the team at Naval Air Station JRB New Orleans in Belle Chase, LA. The role leads maintenance tasks on fighter aircraft, oversees disassembly, testing, and documentation, and mentors junior mechanics.

The position requires leadership experience, 5+ years in fighter aircraft maintenance, and the ability to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends across Shift 1 or Shift 2. U.S.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in military fighter aircraft maintenance.
• Minimum of 3 years leading a team (including managing team assignment, tracking status, and developing a team’s talent)
• Experience as a military plane captain
• Willing to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights and weekends
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds or more during a shift
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in reading and interpreting technical publications and/or maintenance manuals

Responsabilidades

• Lead the assembly, disassembly and modification of systems by overseeing the change, removal, replacement or upgrade of aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes
• Oversee assembly, disassembly or overhaul
• Configure aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment
• Direct troubleshooting of complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components
• Oversee validation/verification testing of systems and components
• Document procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance
• Inspect components and verify repairs for flight worthiness requirements
• Lead and supervise others to perform tasks associated with the safe handling of an aerospace vehicle
• Provide training and mentors others
• Work under minimal direction

Conocimientos

Military fighter aircraft maintenance

Team leadership

Troubleshooting complex systems

Descripción del empleo

Lead F-18 General Mechanic

Company: Boeing Aerospace Operations / Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an F-18 General Mechanic Lead willing to be on 1st or 2nd shift at Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans in Belle Chase, Louisiana.

Position Responsibilities (Lead)

• Lead the assembly, disassembly and modification of systems by overseeing the change, removal, replacement or upgrade of aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes
• Oversee assembly, disassembly or overhaul
• Configure aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment
• Direct troubleshooting of complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components
• Oversee validation/verification testing of systems and components
• Document procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results)
• Inspect components and verify repairs for flight worthiness requirements
• Lead and supervise others to perform tasks associated with the safe handling of an aerospace vehicle (e.g. jacking, towing, system operations)
• Provide training and mentors others
• Work under minimal direction

General Mechanic Responsibilities

• Perform end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, through-flight, and phase inspections
• Perform coordinated combat turns and hot pit refuels
• Advise on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and related aerospace equipment
• Use technical data to diagnose and address maintenance problems on aircraft systems
• Interpret and advise on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment
• Solve problems and maintain aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment
• Remove and install aircraft components
• Conduct functional tests of repaired components and systems
• Adjust, align, and rig aircraft systems
• Supervise and perform aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations
• Perform aircraft and component operational checks
• Interpret inspection findings and resolve adequacy of corrective actions
• Inspect and check components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation
• Inspect and operate powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment
• Inspect and identify aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair
• Review maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation
• Inventory and maintain aircraft equipment

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in military fighter aircraft maintenance
• Minimum of 3 years leading a team (including managing team assignment, tracking status, and developing a team’s talent)
• Experience as a military plane captain
• Willing to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights and weekends
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds or more during a shift
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in reading and interpreting technical publications and/or maintenance manuals

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Must be able to work outdoors under all types of weather conditions (Humidity/High temperatures) with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes
• F-18 (AM or AD) Qualifications
• Prior experience with Navy 4790.2 requirements, is preferred

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: $82,450 - $111,550.

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Not Applicable

Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 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.

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

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