Description
Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for Aircraft Composite Repair Technicians to join our F/A-18 E/F Ailerons team in Jacksonville, Florida.
Job Summary: As an Aircraft Composite Repair Technician, you will perform bonding of metallic or nonmetallic materials to fabricate parts and/or for repair applications using various products and processes.
Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals, specification sketches, job orders, planning documents, and engineering drawings
- Determine equipment requirements and the method and sequences of operation to be followed in fabrication of parts using materials such as graphite, fiberglass, plastic, epoxy resins, rubber, and similar materials
- Plan, lay-out, and build adhesive bonded assemblies of metallic and non-metallic composite materials
- Build composites and metal parts into subassemblies for the purpose of pre-fitting in preparation for bonding, curing in press ovens, and autoclaves
- Perform vacuum bagging
- Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts
- Select tooling and materials compatible with the processing techniques identified in the work instructions
- Execute all required paperwork in connection with assigned duties
- Use and operate ground support equipment as needed
- Work with little or no supervision and accomplish assignments, prioritizing first-time quality
- Interface effectively with members of management, other departments, and co-workers
- Follow all safety procedures and specifications
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in an aircraft composite repair role
- 3+ years of experience in aircraft mechanical composite component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and replacement of parts
- 3+ years of experience in aircraft structural modifications and repair
- Experience with aircraft tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, micro bonder, vacuum gauges, heat blankets
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, manuals, specification sketches, job orders, planning documents, and engineering drawings
- Experience with prioritizing workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of work-related experience
- Experience presenting to leadership, internal and external customers
- Experience with developing and maintaining partnerships with customers, stakeholders, and peers
Pay & Benefits: The salary range for this position is: Associate Level: $57,800 - $78,200 Experienced Level: $68,000 - $92,000
Shift: This position is 1st and/or 2nd shift; candidates must be able to work either shift.