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Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) has an opening for a Flight Operations Mechanic (FOM) for the 757 Flying Test Bed in Berkeley, MO. The aircraft is the first Boeing 757 and carries historical significance for the company. The selected candidate must be able to work occasional Saturdays and be able to deploy with the aircraft for one to two week deployments multiple times per year.
Position Responsibilities:
Perform maintenance, inspections, and other tasks required to operate a 757 aircraft
Perform preflight, transit check and post-flight inspections
Tow, marshal, launch, and recover the aircraft
Inspect, perform operational checks, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and modify avionics systems
Inspect, perform operational checks, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electrical and electronic systems
Inspect, perform operational checks, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and modify hydraulic systems
Inspect, perform operational checks, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and modify mechanical systems
Install, repair and adjust power plants, auxiliary power units, and aircraft engines
Remove and install components on all aircraft systems in accordance with the Aircraft Maintenance Manual
Complete aircraft modifications in accordance with released engineering
Splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles
Install adjust, repair and replace structural parts and assemblies
Operate forklifts, tugs, etc. to move support equipment as required to support testing
Operate ground support equipment such as power carts, ac carts, liquid cooling carts, etc.
Maintain aircraft historical records
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
5+ years of experience working on Boeing large aircraft
10+ years of avionics troubleshooting experience
Flight line experience
Union:
This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM) Collective Bargaining agreement.
Shift:
This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.
Additional Information:
New Hires, as well as employees who transfer from non-union positions, may be required to attend some type of training upon their start. Once any required training has been completed all new employees will be considered on probation for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 10, 2025
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.