COMPANY NAME: Boeing SSG San Antonio TX
JOB TITLE: Structures Mechanic, C-17 program (level I)
SITE LOCATION: 375 Airlift Dr San Antonio Texas 78226 United States
# OF OPENINGS: 4
COMPLIANCE DEADLINE: Monday before Monday training class
START DATES: TBD once candidate clears Launch compliance and is Onboarded by Monument
Training classes - every other Monday, next 4/20/26, 4/27/2026
REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: will be provided the Monday before their Monday scheduled date. They will now be required to badge (unpaid) on Mon/Tues before their Mon start. Ensure they are ready to show up with photo ID and original unexpired ITAR document in hand (no copies)

COMPENSATION / SCHEDULE
Weekly Pay: 1640 taxable
ST: SCA pay model – 35.91/hr + 5.09/hr H&W (health & welfare pay). Total = 41.00/hr
OT: 61.50
PD: None
TRAINING: Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment; there will be a pre-hire assessment within the first 5 days!! Will be released if do not pass *** 
BONUS: No
WORK SCHEDULE: must be available for any shift
OVERTIME: not expected
CLEARANCE: None

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION
No tools required
**Sanchez notes  - This order is part of BGS (Boeing Global Services) and its heavy maintenance (same as VC25).
If all their experience is Production (Spirit Aerosystems for example) he will not approve them. They need heavy maintenance experience. He also asked that we not submit job hoppers. “If they have 10 jobs on their resume, I’m not interested”. He will accept SM experience on any airframe (large commercial A/C, regional A/C, helicopters, etc.)

Required Skills:
• 1+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless
• 1+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
•1+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft
• Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission
requirements and workload

The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms
• Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.
• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests
• Read, write, and comprehend the English language
• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material
• Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities
• Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation
• On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs
• Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)
• Frequent walking on flat surfaces
• Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces
• Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces
• Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands
• Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls for an extended period of time
• Occasional contact with metals
• Frequent exposure to noise

Preferred Skills:
 Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (C17 Depot Level)
• Experience working with titanium aircraft structures
• Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment

Employee Value Proposition – WHY HERE!!

• No tools required
• Can be very long duration if mechanic works out well, is determined to stay on project, and can manage a break in service to satisfy Launch requirements
• Exciting projects – VC25B presidential fleet, newer B787, DoD transport and fighter aircraft

Week 1 – Responsibilities / Expectations / Culture / Environment

• Showing up for badging on time with photo ID and ITAR document in hand (no copies)
• Paying attention during orientation so they understand importance of clocking hours timely/correctly, having good attendance, and understanding Boeing facility guidelines
• Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment – OJT or formal classroom training
• Unique Pay Period - Boeing’s pay period runs Friday-Thursday. LAUNCH pay period M-F (we pay on Fridays)

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.

• This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
• This worker reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• This mechanic performs 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections, examines reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves, inspects jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments.
• Inspects jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks, tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction. Work involves: replacing or repairing worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, and engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment; removing engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.

 

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas
• Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure
• Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts
• Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components
• Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems
• Knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc.
• Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work
• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
• Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications
• Assist other team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electronics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met
• The position requires the ability to pass an assessment at the end of training cycle
• The position requires compliance to SA Site Tool and FOD procedure

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