Description
Boeing Global Services is searching for an EA-18G Structures Mechanic to join the team in Whidbey Island, WA. As an EA-18G Structures Mechanic, you will play a critical role in the modification and enhancement of the EA-18G Growler aircraft's structural components to support capability upgrades.
Responsibilities:
- Perform complex structural modifications and repairs on EA-18G Growler aircraft, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and technical bulletins.
- Execute capability upgrades focusing on structural integrity, aerodynamics, and integration with electronic warfare systems.
- Interpret and utilize blueprints, technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and modification instructions specifically related to aircraft structures.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and production teams to ensure correct execution of modifications.
- Maintain detailed documentation and records of repair/modification activities, inspection results, and configuration changes.
- Adhere strictly to safety procedures, environmental regulations, and Boeing’s quality management systems.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance modification processes, reduce cycle times, and improve aircraft capability.
- Support troubleshooting efforts to resolve structural issues affecting aircraft performance or mission readiness.
Working Conditions:
- Work primarily in hangar or production floor environments.
- Must be able to handle physical demands including heavy lifting, climbing, and working in confined spaces.
- Required adherence to strict safety protocols, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years' experience on the F/A-18 and/or EA-18G platform.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering change documents.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience with aircraft fuselage or wing structures assembly, maintenance or repair.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical certification or associate degree in Aerospace Technology, Aviation Maintenance, or related field.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality standards, and continuous process improvement.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
- Familiarity with EA-18G Growler systems and modification processes preferred.
- Excellent communication skills to interface with engineering, quality, and production teams.
- Relevant military aviation structural maintenance experience is a strong plus.
- Completion of FAA or equivalent military aircraft structural repair certifications.
- Familiarity with Boeing's manufacturing and quality control systems.
Pay & Benefits:
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid time off.
- Summary pay range: $73,100 - $98,900