Flight Readiness Technician (Entry Or Associate Level)

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a Flight Readiness Technician (Entry or Associate Level) to support the 787 Program Boeing South Carolina Delivery Center Operations Team based out of North Charleston, SC.

Flight Readiness Technicians perform rework, modification, maintenance, preflight and post-flight checks for delivery, including, troubleshooting pre and post-flight checks and performs maintenance and modification actions for delivery. This position will provide critical production support to the Delivery Center including improving production efficiency, safety and optimizing product quality.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists in troubleshooting pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and avionics systems to isolate mechanical and/or electrical/electronic faults and assists in repairing faulty components.
• Resolves identified problems during operation and testing of deliverable products.
• Assists with pre-flight and post-flight checks and performs maintenance and modification actions.
• Participates in determining details of assignments to accomplish a wide range of objectives.
• Plans, schedules and arranges own activities with the assistance of lead. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Verifies the accuracy of work performed and may conduct self-inspection.
• Assists in performing system & sub-system pre-delivery inspections and aircraft maintenance in preparation for delivery.
• Performs flight test installations and aircraft functional testing.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at North Charleston, SC

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Minimum 3 months experience with live aircraft systems and flight operations.
• Must be able to work any shift including days, nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant license.
• Minimum 3 months of Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3 months of 787 Program Experience.
• 1+ years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with Field/Flight Line Operations.
• Familiar with Boeing Production System.

Typical Education/Experience:

Entry Level (Level A):
High school diploma or GED.

Associate (Level B):
High school diploma or GED and typically 1 or more years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 Work Statement:

This position is for variable shifts

Union:

This is a non-union represented position

Employee Referral:

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Level A - Summary pay range: $43,350 - $58,650

Level B - Summary pay range: $52,700 - $71,300