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The Boeing Company has several openings for Flight Operations Mechanic - Quality Assurance Inspectors to join our team on the Naval Air Station (NAS) in Patuxent River, MD! Flight encompasses all of the duties of the following job classifications: Inspector Aircraft, Mechanic Electrical and Electronics, and Mechanic Flight. This position is for an “On Aircraft Quality Assurance Inspector&34; in the Quality Assurance Department. Domestic travel will be required up to 10 of the time.
Position Responsibilities:
Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to flight
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, troubleshooting, 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, troubleshooting, 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
Perform engine buildup as assigned
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
Inspection of splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles
Inspection of repair, install and hook up bomb, missile and rocket racks and pylons
Inspection of installations and load ejection seats and guns
Inspection of install adjusts, repair and replace structural parts and assemblies
Inspection of fabricated parts such as skins, doors, aircraft frames, air bags, test panels, clips, brackets, angles and ribs without the aid of jigs and fixtures
Inspection of modified aircraft components or aircraft support equipment and composite repairs
Physical requirements – standing, lifting, fall protection, up and down on aircraft, DOT/ground ops physical requirements (QASO, towing and move crew)
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):
1+ years’ experience in a military or commercial aircraft environment
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Current valid drivers license
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Additional Information:
This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.
This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAMAW 837) 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) working days. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of any required training and 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 spanet and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $31.65/hour - $40.65/hour, to start, with potential to earn up to $46.69/hour at max rate.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 04, 2025
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
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.
