Flight Operations Mechanic (FOM)

Job Description

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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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings

• 5+ years of experience interpreting FAA Airworthiness Directives and Federal Aviation Regulations

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 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. 

Summary pay range: $24.15/hour – $37.15/hour starting rate

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.