Description
Boeing Global Services is seeking a F/A-18 Super Hornet Avionics Technician to join the team at NAS JRB New Orleans in Belle Chasse, LA. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at NAS JRB New Orleans in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. This position may be required to work at Stennis Facility in Kiln, Mississippi as required.
The F/A-18 Super Hornet Avionics Technician will be responsible for maintaining aircraft avionics/electrical and associated equipment. Key responsibilities include:
- Removing and installing avionics/electrical and related components and gear
- Performing daily, pre and post-flight, and periodic aircraft inspections
- Conducting flight operation activities, including daily, turnaround, launch, and recovery, as well as plane captain activities
- Assembling, disassembling, and modifying systems by changing, removing, replacing, or upgrading aerospace vehicle components
- Troubleshooting complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components
- Performing validation/verification testing of systems and components
- Documenting procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance
- Inspecting components and verifying repairs for flight worthiness requirements
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in military fighter aircraft maintenance. Other requirements include:
- Willingness to work variable shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
- Minimum of 1 year of experience reading and interpreting technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Preferred qualifications include:
- Fighter Avionics/Electrical modification experience
- F/A-18 (AT/AE) Qualifications
- Prior experience with Navy 4790.1 requirements
This position offers a salary range of $68,000 - $92,000 and is eligible for a stipend payment. The company provides a range of benefits, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.