Experienced Avionics Technician – F-15 (4700)

Experienced Avionics Technician – F-15 (4700)

Company:

Boeing Aerospace Operations

Boeing Global Service (BGS) is looking for an Experienced Avionics Technician to join our F-15 EPAWSS team in San Antonio, TX.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ability to apply technical knowledge to solve problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents
• Understand the interrelationships of circuits, exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculating wave forms, and tracing relationships in signal flow, using complex test instruments (high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment)
• Perform aircraft bench and/or flight line operational testing and troubleshooting in accordance with manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives
• Perform assembly, installation, check-out physical characteristics, operational testing and modification of wire bundles in the testing, development and modification of aircraft in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives
• Consult management and peers to assess and determine efficient, first-time quality processes
• Assist teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks
• Ability to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects
• Interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, job layouts, etc. to accomplish assigned work
• Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures
• Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes.
• Use precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements
• Ability to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Must be familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and on the job performance
• Assist other team members (General Mechanics, Structures, Electrics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met

This position requires the ability to pass an assessment during the training cycle.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 8+ years of experience on an F-15 platform program
• 8+ years of experience with electrical/electronic theories and aircraft avionics systems
• 8+ years of experience in working with specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
• 8+ years of experience with component and wire installation: (repairing, modifying, testing and troubleshooting new, experimental, and disturbed systems)
• 8+ years of experience with aircraft computer systems and basic office software
• Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and overtime

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience on fighter platforms
• Experience with EPAWSS Modification
• Experience working with COMSEC, Radar, or Electronic Warfare Systems
• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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 Starting Pay Rate: $78,000 / $37.50 per hour

Additive Pay:  

$1.00/hourly for Airframe Certification

$1.00/hourly for Powerplant Certification

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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