Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)
Aerospace
FlightOperationsMechanic
“Flight Operations Mechanic at Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS). Skills: Aircraft maintenance, Repair, Troubleshooting, Inspection, Electrical systems, Electronic systems, Weapons systems, Missile systems. Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to and during preflight. Inspect explosive and armament installations”
Industry & Context.
Diagnose and correct hydraulic and mechanical malfunctions; Troubleshoot when needed
Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process, Ability to work any shift, as assigned, Must be able to obtain a US Security Clearance, US Citizenship required, An interim U. S secret clearance Pre-Start and final U. S. secret clearance Post-Start is required, Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status, 100% onsite work required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1+ years of experience with electrical assembly, 3+ years of experience with weapons and missile systems, 3+ years of experience with reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications, Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance, US Citizenship
Nice to Have
3+ years of experience avionics system repair testing and troubleshooting on military platforms
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
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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