Boeing Pre-Hire Opportunity Program (PHOP) - Flight Readiness Technician Inspector

Boeing • North Charleston, SC

1d • $66,000 - $79,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking to provide current contract labor teammates with the opportunity to join our 787 production teams working as an Flight Readiness Technician Inspector, Level B and C in North Charleston, South Carolina on a variable shift . Your PHOP Leadership Endorsement Form will outline the specific requirements which qualifies you for a direct offer of employment. This role offers an exciting opportunity within a dynamic manufacturing assembly environment. Team members will leverage their prior experience, and the knowledge gained from training and certifications to complete daily assigned tasks effectively. Individuals will be responsible for identifying their work locations on advanced airplanes, parts, and tooling by interpreting intricate drawings to accurately complete detailed work instructions. Attention to detail and procedure compliance is critical to identify all necessary hand tools, parts, and equipment required to ensure defect-free work. This position is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to build a career while contributing to the future of aviation as a part of an innovative team!

Requirements

• Serving within a contract labor capacity as a mechanic (DAJX, DCTL, DEJ1, DCTJ)
• Successful completion of the PHOP program
• Ability to work a variable shift as noted further below.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role such as flexion and extension (head bent down, head bent back), handling, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, rotation of head/neck, standing, twisting at the waist and walking, climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), crawling, crouching (squatting).
• Ability to lift/carry up to 10-35 pounds.
• Ability to work with high-hazard chemicals.
• Ability to complete and maintain Confined Space and Fall Protection certifications, as required.
• Experience using software applications such as internet navigation, email, Microsoft Office Suite, and/or other specialized computer applications.
• Experience following detailed work instructions, reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, or specifications, in English.
• Experience applying mathematical calculations.
• Experience in a technical, or mechanical field performing work with basic hand, power, and/or pneumatic (air) tools.
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adhering strictly to all safety protocols and guidelines to protect ourselves, our colleagues, and our workplace.
• Maintaining rigorous quality standards in all deliverables, ensuring that our work meets or exceeds expectations and complies with all regulatory and company requirements.
• Must successfully complete the new hire foundational training to obtain and maintain all required certifications.
• Proficient use of a computer in a dynamic production environment.
• Look up/read/comprehend electronic technical work instructions, drawings and/or specifications.
• Wear appropriate protective clothing/equipment determined by the task performed.
• Operate various mechanical lifts (e.g. ladders, tiger and snorkel lifts).
• Use various hand tools and diagnostic equipment such as screwdrivers, ratchets, power screwdriver multi meters, continuity testers.
• Apply chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints and special finishes.
• Inspect your work quality and check for Foreign Object Debris.
• Work around energized sources (electrical equipment and hazards/shock, e.g. circuit breakers and wiring) and exposure to constant noise.
• Finger manipulation (keyboarding, other).
• Lifting and carrying up to 10-35 pounds.
• Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), crawling, crouching (squatting).
• Flexion/Extension (head bent down, head bent back), handling, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching (overhead), rotation of head/neck, standing, twisting at the waist and walking.
• Performs complex pre-flight inspection of aircraft systems and components for conformance to operational and safety standards.
• Completes advanced pre-flight and post-flight checks through thorough inspection of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and avionics systems.
• Identifies issues or nonconformances affecting flight readiness and identifies resolutions for complex matters.
• Rechecks work after complex maintenance or repair.
• Prepares aircraft for flight and Airworthiness Certification.
• Maintains inspection logs and writes advanced inspection reports.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed