Separating U.S. Servicemembers-Associate Structures Mechanic (4704)

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Boeing Global Services is currently seeking highly skilled and motivated Separating U.S. Servicemembers - Structures Mechanics to join our team in San Antonio, TX. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the production and maintenance processes by providing support to the Executive Fleet.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas

• Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structures

• Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair

• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts

• Use aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers

• Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests

• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds

• Work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays. Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime

• Utilize Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag Systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance

Separation of Service: 

Positions are eligible for the Boeing 12 Month U.S. Veteran Job Offer. Offers of employment can be made up to 12 months prior to separation of service. If an offer is made, it is contingent upon separation from service with the military. The selected candidate must provide their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) within 12 months from the date of the offer or prior to an official start date, whichever occurs first.

This position is expected to be 100 onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the San Antonio, TX location.

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

This position requires the ability to pass an assessment during the training cycle.

The position requires compliance to SA Site Tool and FOD procedure.

Basic Qualifications(Required Skills/Experience):

• 4+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless

• 4+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns

• 4+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking, and fastening structures (doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft

• Must be within 12 months of separating/retiring from the U.S. Armed Forces

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with Depot Level/Heavy Structures Maintenance

• Experience working on or around Executive Fleet Platform

• Experience operating a forklift, mobile crane, or riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment

Relocation:

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

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.

Shift: 

This position is for variable shift

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 spanet and business considerations. 

Summary Pay Rate: $71,760

Additive Pay:

$1.00/hourly for Airframe Certification

$1.00/hourly for Powerplant Certification

$3.00/hr. increase once employee receives their Special Program Access clearance

Applications for this position will be accepted thru December 31, 2024

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person 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.

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.