Description
Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a Lead F-18 General Mechanic to work at Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans in Belle Chase, Louisiana. The successful candidate will lead the assembly, disassembly, and modification of systems, oversee troubleshooting of complex systems, and direct validation and verification testing.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the assembly, disassembly, and modification of systems
- Oversee assembly, disassembly, or overhaul
- Configure aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment
- Direct troubleshooting of complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Oversee validation and verification testing of systems and components
- Document procedures and established processes
- Inspect components and verify repairs for flight worthiness requirements
- Lead and supervise others to perform tasks associated with the safe handling of an aerospace vehicle
- Provide training and mentorship to others
General Mechanic responsibilities:
- Perform inspections and checks on aircraft and related equipment
- Advise on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and related aerospace equipment
- Use technical data to diagnose and address maintenance problems on aircraft systems
- Interpret and advise on maintenance procedures and policies
- Solve problems and maintain aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment
- Remove and install aircraft components
- Conduct functional tests of repaired components and systems
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in military fighter aircraft maintenance
- Minimum of 3 years leading a team
- Experience as a military plane captain
- Willing to work variable shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends
- Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds or more during a shift
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in reading and interpreting technical publications and/or maintenance manuals
Preferred Qualifications:
- F-18 (AM or AD) Qualifications
- Prior experience with Navy 4790.2 requirements
Benefits:
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work