Test & Evaluation Flight Operation Mechanic

Boeing Co.; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 33,269 - 51,177; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Variable compensation opportunities

Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking Test & Evaluation Flight Operation Mechanics to join their team in Berkeley, MO. Candidates will work on military jet production, requiring skills in flight line maintenance, fabrication, and operation of industrial equipment. The role offers competitive pay between $24.15 and $37.15 per hour, depending on experience, with a sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in Flight Line Maintenance, Manufacturing or Assembly.
• Active Secret Security Clearance preferred.
• Experience in Test Operations and Flight Test Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain hydraulic systems on aircraft.
• Fabricate aircraft parts without the aid of jigs.
• Operate powered industrial trucks and cranes.
• Modify/Repair aircraft components.

Skills

Flight Line Maintenance

Manufacturing

Assembly

Tools

FAA Airframe License

FAA Powerplant License

Forklifts

Scissor Lifts

Boom Lifts

Bridge Cranes

Floor-mounted Cranes

Job description

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Job Description

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking multiple Test & Evaluation Flight Operation Mechanic (FOMs) to join our team in Berkeley, MO. Test & Evaluation FOMs will provide the opportunity to work with our BT&E team serving as a key component to our military jet production success. This role encompasses all the duties of the following job classifications: Inspector Aircraft, Mechanic Electrical and Electronics, and Mechanic Flight.

Position Responsibilities

• Installation of test equipment to the aircraft assemblies which includes: install and maintain hydraulic systems, bonding of test equipment, tear down, modification, and disassembly of the aircraft and test assembly.
• Fabricate parts such as skins, doors, aircraft frames, air bags, test panels, clips, brackets, angles and ribs without the aid of jigs and fixtures.
• Operate powered industrial trucks such as forklifts, scissor lifts and boom lifts; also, bridge and floor mounted cranes.
• Aircraft towing and utilization of bomber loaders and similar equipment.
• Repair, install and hook up bomb, missile and rocket racks and pylons.
• Modify/Repair aircraft components or aircraft support equipment.
• Support environmental and electromagnetics testing operations.
• Install, adjust, repair and replace structural parts and assemblies.
• Diagnose and correct hydraulic and mechanical malfunctions.
• Perform structural inspections per engineering instruction.
• Support Test system hydraulics.
• Perform composite repairs.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Experience in Flight Line Maintenance, Manufacturing or Assembly.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Active Secret Security Clearance (Active means held within the previous two years from today).
• Experience in Test Operations and Flight Test Engineering Operations.
• Currently hold an FAA Airframe (A) or an FAA Powerplant (P) license.
• Experience working on military aircraft.

Other Information

Test & Evaluation FOMs will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Shift

1st or 3rd shift (or any shift) to support program objectives.

Pay & Benefits

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Pay range: $24.15/hour - $37.15/hour. A new hire sign‑on bonus is available for eligible candidates.

Security Clearance

Requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required.

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.

Applications

Applications will be accepted until Nov. 10, 2025.