Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)
Aerospace
FlightOperationsMechanic
“Flight Operations Mechanic at Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS). Skills: Aircraft maintenance, Electrical and electronic systems repair, Hydraulic and mechanical systems repair. Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to and during preflight.. Inspect explosive and armament installations.”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Diagnose and correct malfunctions
Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance, US Citizenship required, An Interim U. S secret clearance Prestart and final U. S. secret clearance Post Start is required, Ability to work any shift, as assigned, Probationary period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days, This position is expected to be 100% onsite, Relocation based on candidate eligibility, Referral to this job is eligible for bonus
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Flight line experience
Nice to Have
Avionics and/or Mechanical experience working with military aircraft, Experience troubleshooting electronic and aircraft systems
What You'll Do.
Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to and during preflight.
Inspect explosive and armament installations.
Maintain aircraft historical records.
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
adjustment and repair of electrical and electronic systems.
Inspect the calibration
repair and modification of electronic test equipment used exclusively by production and at times may be required to inspect the calibration
repair and modification of other electronic test equipment as directed.
Perform aircraft and/or spacecraft bench or flight line operational checkout
adjustment and repair of any electrical or electronic system.
repair and modify electronic test equipment.
Perform operational checkout of hydraulic systems and mechanical systems.
Diagnose and correct hydraulic and mechanical malfunctions.
Operate engines during run-ups and troubleshoot when needed.
Perform engine buildup as assigned.
and aircraft engines.
Install or replace reservoirs
etc. and repair leaks in same.
Install or replace instruments such as fuel quantity
rate of climb and oil pressure indicators.
Perform crash crew duties as directed.
and string tie wires or wire bundles.
install and hook up bomb
missile and rocket racks and pylons.
Install and load ejection seats and guns.
repair and replace structural parts and assemblies.
Fabricate parts such as skins
angles and ribs without the aid of jigs and fixtures.
Modify aircraft components or aircraft support equipment.
Perform composite repairs.
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