Flight Operations Mechanic

Boeing • Patuxent River, MD

2d • $36 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Flight Operations Mechanic Company: Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking experienced Flight Operations Mechanics to join our team in Patuxent River, MD . Flight encompasses all of the duties of the following job classifications: Inspector Aircraft, Mechanic Electrical and Electronics, and Mechanic Flight. Position Responsibilities: 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 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, trouble-shooting, adjustment and repair of electrical and electronic systems Fabricate parts such as skins, doors, aircraft frames, air bags, test panels, clips, brackets, angles and ribs without the aid of jigs and fixtures Perform aircraft flight line operational checkout, trouble-shooting, adjustment and repair of any electrical or electronic system Install or replace instruments such as fuel quantity, rate of climb and oil pressure indicators Install, repair, and replace tanks, power plants, generators, and aircraft engines Perform operational checkout of hydraulic systems and mechanical systems Fabricate, adjust, trouble shoot, repair and modify electronic test equipment Repair, install and hook up bomb, missile and rocket racks and pylons Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to and during preflight Install adjust, repair and replace structural parts and assemblies Operate engines during run-ups and troubleshoot when needed Splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles Diagnose and correct hydraulic and mechanical malfunctions Modify aircraft components or aircraft support equipment Install or replace reservoirs, etc. and repair leaks Inspect explosive and armament installations Install and load ejection seats and guns Perform engine buildup as assigned Maintain aircraft historical records Perform composite repairs This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience performing military aircraft maintenance activities
• 1+ years of experience in a military or commercial aircraft environment
• Military fighter or commercial aircraft maintenance experience
• Current and valid driver's license
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Aircraft electrical/electronic experience
• Airframes/structural repair experience

Responsibilities

• 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 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, trouble-shooting, adjustment and repair of electrical and electronic systems
• Fabricate parts such as skins, doors, aircraft frames, air bags, test panels, clips, brackets, angles and ribs without the aid of jigs and fixtures
• Perform aircraft flight line operational checkout, trouble-shooting, adjustment and repair of any electrical or electronic system
• Install or replace instruments such as fuel quantity, rate of climb and oil pressure indicators
• Install, repair, and replace tanks, power plants, generators, and aircraft engines
• Perform operational checkout of hydraulic systems and mechanical systems
• Fabricate, adjust, trouble shoot, repair and modify electronic test equipment
• Repair, install and hook up bomb, missile and rocket racks and pylons
• Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to and during preflight
• Install adjust, repair and replace structural parts and assemblies
• Operate engines during run-ups and troubleshoot when needed
• Splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles
• Diagnose and correct hydraulic and mechanical malfunctions
• Modify aircraft components or aircraft support equipment
• Install or replace reservoirs, etc. and repair leaks
• Inspect explosive and armament installations
• Install and load ejection seats and guns
• Perform engine buildup as assigned
• Maintain aircraft historical records
• Perform composite repairs

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed