Job Description
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The Boeing Company is seeking Flight Operations Mechanics to support the Kuwaiti F-18 flight test program. This position encompasses all the duties of the following job classifications: Aircraft Inspector, Mechanic-Electrical and Electronics, and Flight Mechanic. The position will be based in China Lake, CA.
Position Responsibilities:
Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to and during preflight
Inspect explosive and armament installations
Maintain aircraft historical records
Perform activities prior to flight status and final inspection and daily maintenance of completed experimental aircraft or major modification to experimental aircraft
Inspect and/or perform bench and flight line operational checkout and inspect, trouble-shooting, adjustment and repair of electrical and electronic systems
Inspect the calibration, adjustment, troubleshooting, repair and modification of electronic test equipment used exclusively by production and at times may be required to inspect the calibration, adjustment, trouble-shooting, repair and modification of other electronic test equipment as directed
Perform aircraft and/or spacecraft bench or flight line operational checkout, trouble-shooting, adjustment and repair of any electrical or electronic system
Fabricate, adjust, trouble shoot, repair and modify electronic test equipment
Perform operational checkout of hydraulic systems and mechanical systems
Diagnose and correct hydraulic and mechanical malfunctions
Operate engines during run-ups and troubleshoot when needed
Install, repair, and replace tanks, power plants, generators, and aircraft engines
Install or replace reservoirs, etc. and repair leaks in same
Install or replace instruments such as fuel quantity, rate of climb and oil pressure indicators
Perform crash crew duties as directed
Splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles
Repair, install and hook up bomb, missile and rocket racks and pylons
Install and load ejection seats and guns
Install adjust, repair and replace structural parts and assemblies
Fabricate parts such as skins, doors, aircraft frames, air bags, test panels,
clips, brackets, angles and ribs without the aid of jigs and fixtures
Modify aircraft components or aircraft support equipment
Perform composite repairs
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):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Experience with F/A-18 and/or EA-18G operations and maintenance
Experience in Test Operations and Flight Test Engineering Operations
FAA A/P License
Formal military technical training/certifications
Additional Information:
The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned.
This is an hourly position governed by the IAM Collective Bargaining agreement.
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 any required training and the probationary period.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.
Shift:
· This position requires candidates to work any shift depending on business needs
Relocation:
· This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility
Employee Referral:
· Referral to this job is eligible for bonus
Typical Education / Experience:
· High school graduate or GED. Prefer a minimum of one (1) or more years of related work experience.
Total Rewards:
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: $35.65-$44.65/hour USD
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 27, 2026
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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
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.
